Sedges in the news! An article in the Guardian made a reference to Horchata, but not the Central American drink made from barley. Apparently Spanish Horchata is made from tiger nuts — but what are those? Turns out they are the tuberous roots of a flatsedge, Cyperus esculentens.

As someone interested in #sedges, I’m delighted to find one that has been used for food for ages. And it’s widely distributed around the world, so you may have it in your area. #nativeplanya

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyperus_esculentus