Chufa biology and management
Fish and Wildlife Leaflet
13.4.18
By: Leigh H. Fredrickson and James R. Kelley Jr.
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Abstract
Chufa (Cyperus esculentus) is an emergent perennial sedge that is common in seasonally flooded wetlands. Although chufa is common in many States, it is most abundant in the Southeast, including the Mississippi alluvial valley (Fig. 1). Belowground biomass of chufa, especially the tubers, serves as a valuable food source for waterfowl and cranes. Chufa tubers rank tenth among the most important waterfowl foods in the United States.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Federal Government Series |
| Title | Chufa biology and management |
| Series title | Fish and Wildlife Leaflet |
| Series number | 13.4.18 |
| Year Published | 1991 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description | 6 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Report |
| Larger Work Subtype | Federal Government Series |
| Larger Work Title | Waterfowl Management Handbook |
| Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |