Nevada Bulrush

Scirpus nevadensis

Physical Characteristics

Scirpus nevadensis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). The seeds ripen from July to August. 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 very alkaline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil and can grow in water.

Distribution

Western N. America - California to Canada.

Habitats

Pond; Bog Garden;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Root - raw or cooked[46, 61, 105, 161, 177, 257]. Rich in starch. It is usually peeled before being eaten[257].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known