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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.;