Claspingleaf pondweed
Potamogeton perfoliatus
Family: Potamogetonaceae
What it is like
A herb that grows in water. It has rhizomes. The stems can be branched. The leaves are under the water and do not have leaf stalks. They are broadly sword shaped and vary in size and shape. They can be 2-6 cm long and 1.5-2 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in ponds and lakes.
Countries/locations it is found in
Afghanistan, Africa, Asia, Australia, Britain, Canada, Central America, Central Asia, China, Europe, Guatemala, Himalayas, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Luxembourg, Mongolia, North America, NW India, Pakistan, Russia, Scandinavia, SE Asia, Sweden, Tajikistan, Tasmania, Tibet, USA, Uzbekistan
How it is used for food
The young shoots are cooked as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Shoots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Chalasag