natural herbs
Desmoschoenus spiralis
Herb latin name: Desmoschoenus spiralis
Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
Edible parts of Desmoschoenus spiralis:
Young shoots.Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
90 cm(2 feet)
Habitat of the herb:
Sand dunes by the coast on North, South and Chatham Islands.Other uses of Desmoschoenus spiralis:
The plant has an extensive root system that makes it useful for binding sand. The dried leaves are bright yellow and are used in making patterned baskets.Propagation of the herb:
Seed -Cultivation of Desmoschoenus spiralis:
Sand dunes by the coast on North, South and Chatham Islands.Medicinal use of the herb:
None knownKnown hazards of Desmoschoenus spiralis:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.