Grass with tuber

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  1. BJellyfish

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    Hi,
    I live in Brussels, Belgium and my garden is invaded with a plant which looks like a grass, but has finger-shaped tubers.

    Does anybody know what that is?
    Thanks a lot
     

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  2. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    I'd guess Cyperus esculentus or Cyperus rotundus. Both often considered weeds, but the tubers are edible (look up 'chufa' for recipes, etc).
     
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