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Cyperus aristatus, commonly known as umbrella palm or purple nut sedge, is a perennial plant native to regions in West and Central Africa including Benin, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger… Cyperus aristatus (Latin: Cyperus aristatus, family Cyperaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Cyperus aristatus is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Cyperus aristatus is a member of the Cyperaceae family native to BEN, BKN, CAF, CHA, and ETH. Cyperus aristatus thrives in full sun and requires moist to wet soil, preferring light (sandy) or medium soils.
Cyperus aristatus grows best in USDA zone 7-10, full sun light, moist, wet water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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