Cyperus esculentus

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Chufa sedge
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C. esculentus
Binomial name
Cyperus esculentus
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A kind of sedge with small edible tubers, known as "tiger nut" or "earth almond". Main ingredient in the original Spanish horchata drink (not the more common version made of rice).

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