Yellow Nutsedge, Chufa sedge, Tiger nut sedge, Earth almond, Kasra, Kachra, Kachra, Kasara

Posted by Nandan Kalbag on August 29, 2014 in foliage season, semi shade, water generously | Comments Off on Yellow Nutsedge, Chufa sedge, Tiger nut sedge, Earth almond, Kasra, Kachra, Kachra, Kasara

Scientific Name : Cyperus esculentus Family : Cyperaceae Common Name : Yellow Nutsedge, Chufa sedge, Tiger nut sedge, Earth almond, Kasra, Kasara, Kachra, Kachra, Description: A grass-like plant which grows in sweet water slushy soils. The underground tubers are edible and are supposed to have taste similar to Almonds. Propagation : Division, seeds Longevity : Perennial