Alcock's water-ribbons, Southern water-ribbons
Triglochin alcockiae
Family: Juncaginaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 20 cm tall. It keeps growing from year to year. It has small plump tubers. The leaves and stem float. The leaves can be 20-90 cm long and 2-8 mm wide. The flowers are in loose spikes 13.5 cm long. The flowering stem is 30-65 cm long by 2-6 mm across. The flowers are greenish. The fruit is a papery capsule.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in freshwater and brackish water. It is best in clear water 30 cm deep. It can grow in full sun or light shade.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin), Tasmania (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Tubers, root
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed.