Cyperaceae Cyperus erythrorhizos Muhl.
Redroot Flatsedge
Kamia - Food, Porridge
Use documented by:
Gifford, E. W., 1931, The Kamia of Imperial Valley, Washington, D.C. U.S. Government Printing Office, page 24
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Cyperus erythrorhizos Muhl.
Scientific name: Cyperus erythrorhizos Muhl.
USDA symbol: CYER2 (
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Common names: Redroot Flatsedge
Family: Cyperaceae
Family (APG): Cyperaceae
Native American Tribe: Kamia
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Porridge
Notes: Pulverized seeds cooked as mush.
RECRD: 20500 id: 11868