Mapania macrocephala
Family: Cyperaceae
What it is like
A sedge.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Torres St.
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves - flavouring
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Wasewasegala
Synonyms
Cephaloscirpus macrocephalus (Gaudich.) Kurz; Hypaelyptum macroephalum Gaudich.; and several others