Famine Foods Plants that are not normally considered as crops are consumed in times of famine

Mariscus sieberianus

Uses

China: roots and seeds made into flour.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: Nees.

Plant Classification Group:

Cyperaceae

Plant Locations:

Asia
- China

Plant References:

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