Kobomugi sedge
Carex kobomugi
Family: Cyperaceae
What it is like
A sedge. These grow in clumps and have grass like leaves and solid stalks. It grows 10-20 cm high. The culms are 3 sided. The leaves are rough and 10-20 cm long by 4-6 mm wide. They are sharp. The spikelets are in dense heads are the top of the plant.
There are about 2000 Carex species. There are 200 species in tropical America.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows on sand dunes and seashores.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Manchuria, North America, Russia, Taiwan, USA
How it is used for food
Starch is extracted from the seeds.
Edible parts
Root, seeds