Cyperus Esculentus

Scientific Name: Cyperus esculentus

Common Name: yellow nutsedge

Symbol: CYES

Category: Monocot

Genus: Cyperus

Family: Cyperaceae

Family Common Name: Sedge family

Order: Cyperales

Class: Liliopsida

Subkingdom: Tracheobionta

Kingdom: Plantae

Duration: Perennial

Growth Habit: Graminoid

Native Status: L48 (NI), AK (I), HI (I), PR (I), VI (I), CAN (I)

State Noxious: CA (BW), CO (BW), HI (NW), OR (BDW, Q), WA (CBW, Q)

Flower Color: Green

Flower Conspicuous: No

Foliage Color: Green

Foliage Texture: Medium

Fruit Color: Yellow

Edible: No

Chufa plant and tuber detail

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Scientific Name: Cyperus esculentus

Common Name(s): Chufa

Edible: yes

Medicinal: no

Parts Used: root

Logos 12 Aug, 2008	Description: This very common plant has a triangular stem and grasslike leaves. It grows to a height of 20 to 60 centimeters. The mature plant has a soft furlike bloom that extends from a whorl of leaves. Tubers 1 to 2.5 centimeters in diameter grow at the ends of the roots.
Current Rating: 0.0000

Logos 12 Aug, 2008	Habitat and Distribution: Chufa grows in moist sandy areas throughout the world. It is often an abundant weed in cultivated fields.
Current Rating: 0.0000

Logos 12 Aug, 2008	Edible Parts: The tubers are edible raw, boiled, or baked. You can also grind them and use them as a coffee substitute.
Current Rating: 0.0000

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