Sea club rush
Bolboschoenus medianus

Family: Cyperaceae

What it is like

A sedge. These grow in clumps and have grass like leaves and solid stalks. It keeps growing from year to year. It develops underground runners or rhizomes. The flowers are dull red or brown.

There are about 16 Bolboschoenus species. The Cyperaceae or sedges are rush or grass like herbs. They grow in moist places.

Where it is found

A temperate plant. It grows near the edge of water. It grows in mud. It can grow in brackish water. Tasmanian Herbarium.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania

How it is used for food

The tubers are eaten raw. They are crisp and sweet. They are also roasted.

Edible parts

Rhizomes, roots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Belillah, Woorpert

Synonyms

Scirpus medianus V. Cook;