Nut grass

Cyperus rotundus

root

Small, hard, bitter, fragrant tubers, eaten raw, cooked or ground as a spice: more bitter than those of tiger nut.

Origin

Warm regions worldwide

Where to find it

In India, its dried tubers, “nagarmotha”, are sold in herbal shops and used to scent incense.

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The tubers are washed, peeled and eaten raw, in small amounts, or ground dry into a spice.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

It is one of the worst weeds in the world: each tuber grows a new plant.