Juncus rigidus

Family: Juncaceae

What it is like

A rush. It forms tufts. It keeps growing from year to year. It has underground stems or rhizomes. It grows 60 cm high.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in salt marshes and brackish pools in oasis in the Sahara and on coastal sand dunes. It is very salt tolerant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Botswana, Central Asia, East Africa, Ghana, Mali, Mediterranean, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, North Africa, Sahel, Senegal, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates, UAE, West Africa

How it is used for food

The young shoots are eaten.

Edible parts

Shoots, vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Asal, Kokyi, Kyakya, Sely, Semmar, Sumir, Ssmar

Synonyms

Juncus maritimus var.;