Scleria pergracilis

Family: Cyperaceae

What it is like

An annual sedge. It has slender tufted erect stems 50 cm long with rigid flat leaves. A small 3 sided nut is produced on the flower at the top.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It occurs from sea level to 1500 m. It is normally on open slopes and near the edges of swamps. It grows in wet grass savannah.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Guinée, Guinea-Bissau, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Korea, Laos, Myanmar, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, SE Asia, Sierra Leone, West Africa

How it is used for food

The strongly lemon scented leaves are eaten with salt.

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves

How it is grown

It grows wild.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Hypoporum pergracile Nees;