Bolboschoenus caldwellii
COMMON NAME
There are three species: Sea Club Rush (B. caldwellii formerly Scirpus maritimus), B. medianus, and the marsh Club Rush, or river bulrush (B. Fluviatilis) (Low, 1991).
TRADITIONAL USE
Aborigines along the Murray River ate the walnut sized tubers of ‘belilah’ — probably marsh club rush. The tubers were roasted, pounded and made into cakes (Low, 1991).
PART USED
Tubers
SEASONALITY
All year round.
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Young tubers are white and starchy with a sweet, coconut milk flavour (Low, 1991).