Pycreus nitidus
Family: Cyperaceae
What it is like
A sedge.
Where it is found
It grows in swamps and near the edges of swamps.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Botswana, East Africa, Lesotho, Mozambique, South Africa, Southern Africa, Uganda, Tanzania
How it is used for food
The plants have been burnt then the ash washed through water to produce salt.
Edible parts
Ash - salt, caution
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Cyperus nitidus Lam.;