Galingale (Cyperus longus)

Family: Cyperaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Cyperus longus is an evergreen Perennial growing to 1.2 m (4ft) by 2 m (6ft 7in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in leaf all year, in flower from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweets. — Tuber - used as a spice in soups, pies and sweets.

Habitat & North American Range

By water in ditches and marshy places. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)