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Chufa
Cyperus esculentus
tubers are edible raw.
tubers are best when soaken in water and dried.
dried tubers can be ground into a flour.
leaf stems are edible raw.
tubers are rich in potassium and phosphorus and have a high fat content.
grows in sandy, damp soils.
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