Herb latin name: Desmoschoenus spiralis


Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)



Edible parts of Desmoschoenus spiralis:

Young shoots.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Perennial


Height:
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 known

Known hazards of Desmoschoenus spiralis:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.