Cyperus esculentus is a perennial grasslike herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in North America and beyond.

Toxicity: Do not eat any part of this plant.

Wetlands:
Arid West: Occurs usually in wetlands, occasionally in non wetlands
Mountains, Valleys and Coast: Equally likely to occur in wetlands and non wetlands

Habitat: disturbed, disturbed

Communities: wetland-riparian, weed, characteristic of disturbed places, many plant communities