Cyperus prolixus

Family: Cyperaceae

What it is like

A sedge. It grows 1.2 m tall.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Ecuador, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Root, rhizome

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ananumi, Chukchu, Juju numi, Muntsu piripri, Na name numi, Pipiri, Piripri, Runduma, Tsuak piripri, Tuntuma, Uchi achitiai maikuam

Synonyms

Chlorocyperus prolixus (Kunth) Palla and others