The larvae feed on "Cyperus esculentus". "Cyperus esculentus" cultivation requires a mild climate. The larvae feed on various sedges, including "Cyperus esculentus" and "Carex heliophila". The Valencian or is made with dried and sweetened tiger nuts ("Cyperus esculentus"). "Cyperus esculentus" can be found wild, as a weed, or as a crop.