Blyxa quadricostata
Family: Hydrocharitaceae
What it is like
A herb that grows in water. It only has a short stalk. The roots are 30 cm long. The leaves are at the roots. They form a sheath at the base. They are 20-45 cm long by 3-5 mm wide. The flower stalk is 70 cm long. The flowers are above the water. Plants are separately male and female.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in water along the edges of rivers.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Phak hom