Scleria purpurascens
Family: Cyperaceae
What it is like
A sedge.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andamans, Asia, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The very young plant is cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Scleria multifoliata Boeckeler; Scleria purpurascens var. purpurascens;