Affinis Bulrush (Scirpus affinis)

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

Scirpus affinis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in saline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil and can grow in water.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Rich in starch. — Root - raw or cooked.; Rich in starch..

Habitat & North American Range

Wet and boggy more or less saline places. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)