What is Cyperus esculentus L. in english?
- Cyperus esculentus L.
Commonly known as Chufa Sedge or the Tiger Nut, Cyperus esculentus is a crop found largely in the western hemisphere and cultivated for thousands of years. Its dried tubers which have a slightly sweet, nutty flavour, have been found in Egyptian tombs dating as far back as 6000 years ago. It is also rich in oil content.
In English, Cyperus esculentus L. is known by Chufa, Earth almond, Ground-almond, Nut grass, Rushnut, or Tiger-nuts.
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