Cyperus sexangularis

Family: Cyperaceae

What it is like

A robust herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 1.5 m tall. It does not have leaves at the base.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in swamps, wet grasslands and along stream banks.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Stem

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cyperus webbianus Steud.;