Cyperus esculentus L. 181
Chufa Flatsedge, Tiger Nut, Yellow Nut-grass, Yellow Nut-sedge, Yellow Nutsedge, Earth-almond, Tigernut, Water-grass, Yellow nut sedge, Yellow nutgrass, Earth Almond, Earth Nut, Chufa (edible variety), Yellow nutgrass,, Edible cyperus, Perennial yellow flatsedge, Rush nut, Chufa, Nut flatsedge
Cyperus esculentus L.
Western Europe
- Family
Cyperaceae
- Genus
Cyperus L.
- Species
- Cyperus esculentus L.
Common name(s)
- Chufa Flatsedge
- Tiger Nut
- Yellow Nut-grass
- Yellow Nut-sedge
- Yellow Nutsedge
- Earth-almond
- Tigernut
- Water-grass
- Yellow nut sedge
- Yellow nutgrass
- Earth Almond
- Earth Nut
- Chufa (edible variety)
- Yellow nutgrass,
- Edible cyperus
- Perennial yellow flatsedge
- Rush nut
- Chufa
- Nut flatsedge
IUCN Red List
LC
Least concern
Population trend: Unknown
Uses
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ENVIRONMENTAL USES
- erosion control
- ornamental
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FOOD
- beverage base
- oil / fat
- vegetable
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FORAGE
- fodder
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MATERIAL
- lipids
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MEDICINE
- folklore
-
WEED
- seed contaminant
Additional information
Cyperus esculentus L.
Phenology
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