Juncus microcephalus
Family: Juncaceae
What it is like
A herb. It forms colonies. It keeps growing from year to year. It can grow 2 m tall. The capsules bear hundreds of small seeds.
Where it is found
It is a warm temperate plant. It is often in wet soils. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 3,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico, North America, Paraguay, South America (country/location of origin), Tasmania, Uruguay, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Roots, tubers, vegetable
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seeds. They need light to germinate.