Cyperus aucheri
Family: Cyperaceae
What it is like
A sedge. It grows 15-35 cm high It forms tufts. The stem is 1.5-3 mm wide. It is triangle shaped. The leaves are as long as the stems.
Where it is found
It grows in sandy areas. It grows on dunes along the edges of dry creek beds or wadis.
Countries/locations it is found in
Afghanistan, Africa, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Middle East, North Africa, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, UAE
How it is used for food
The culms are sweet and edible.
Edible parts
Culms