Description
Cyperus esculentus L.
Plant Family
Genus
- Cyperus
Species
- C. esculentus
Variety
- C. esculentus var sativus
Scientific/ Botanical Name
- Cyperus esculentus L.
Common Name
- Tiger nut sedge, Chufa sedge, Nut grass, Yellow nutsedge, Edible galingale, Water grass, Earth almond
Local Name
Akan – Atadwe
Plant Uses
Specific Uses
Active components/ Isolated Compounds/ Molecule
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Further information
References
Agbai E.O and Nwanegwo C.O, (2013)
Aknowledgements
Dr. Cynthia Danquah, Department of Pharmacology, KNUST