Nevada bulrush, Great basin bulrush
Amphiscirpus nevadensis

Family: Cyperaceae

What it is like

A sedge. These grow in clumps and have grass like leaves and solid stalks.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 4,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Mexico, North America, South America, USA

How it is used for food

The peeled roots are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Isolepis oreophila Phil.; Phylloscirpus nevadensis (S. Watson) Goetgh.; Schoenoplectus nevadensis (S. Watson) Sojak; Scirpus chubutensis C. B. Clarke; Scirpus nevadensis S. Watson; Scirpus nevadensis var. remireoides (Griseb.) Beetle; Scirpus remireoides Griseb.;