Bur reed
Sparganium erectum

Family: Typhaceae

What it is like

The roots are like rhizomes. They have strong pointed tips. They have rings of sword like leaves which are triangle shaped at the base. They grow 1-1.2 m long and 1.3-2.5 cm wide. The flower is branched. The female flowers at the base are rounded with smaller male flowers at the top.

Where it is found

It can grow in water up to 45 cm deep.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Britain, Central Asia, Europe, Germany, India, Italy, Luxembourg, Mediterranean, Myanmar, SE Asia, Tajikistan

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Root, stem

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Sparganium ramosum;