Scirpus littoralis
Family: Cyperaceae
What it is like
A herb or sedge. It keeps growing from year to year.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It can grow in salty soils. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Australia, Ghana, Guam, Guinea, Guinée, Senegal, Sierra Leone, West Africa
How it is used for food
The roots or tubers are eaten as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Roots, tubers