Cyperus assimilis
Family: Cyperaceae
What it is like
A herb or sedge. It is an annual plant.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in soils that are sometimes waterlogged. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Tanzania
How it is used for food
The roots and stem are used as a vegetable.
The stems are a famine food.
Edible parts
Stems, root, tuber
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Courtoisia assimilis (Steud.) C. B. Clarke; Mariscus assimilis (Steud.) Podl.;