Bur-reed, American bur-reed
Sparganium americanum
Family: Typhaceae
What it is like
The leaves can be erect, floating or under the water. The erect leaves are rigid while the leaves under water are ribbon-like and soft. The leaves under the water can be 3 cm across. The erect leaves are 1.3 cm wide. The flowers are in greenish-white heads.
There are 21 Sparganium species. They are mostly temperate. These were originally in the Sparganiaceae family.
Where it is found
They are temperate plants. It grows on the edges of ponds.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Root, stem