Kyllinga alba

Family: Cyperaceae

What it is like

A sedge. It is a herb. It grows 50 cm tall. The rhizome forms a mass of stem bases. The flowers are in a large round head.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Kenya, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The roots are used as a flavouring and preservative.

Edible parts

Roots - flavouring, bulb, preservative

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ikurt-neput

Synonyms

Cyperus alatus subsp. albus (Nees) Lye; Kyllinga cristata Kunth; and others