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Eleocharis dulcis

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Family: Cyperaceae · Genus: Eleocharis

Eleocharis dulcis

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Eleocharis dulcis, the Chinese water chestnut or water chestnut, is a grass-like sedge native to Asia, tropical Africa, and Oceania. It is grown in many countries for its edible corms, but if eaten uncooked, the surface of the plants may transmit fasciolopsiasis.

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Growing details and traits for Eleocharis dulcis in the Library.

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