Ricefield bulrush (Schoenoplectiella mucronata)

Family: Cyperaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Schoenoplectiella mucronata is an evergreen Perennial growing to 1.5 m (5ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. 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. It prefers moist or wet soil and can grow in water.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Edible Portion: Rhizome, Root. — Edible Portion: Rhizome, Root.

Habitat & North American Range

Found in wetlands and waterlogged areas. It is a tropical plant. (Zone 10)