Common Spatterdock, Yellow Pond Lily
Nuphar lutea subsp. macrophylla

Family: Nymphaeaceae

What it is like

A herb.

There are about 10 Nuphar species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The roots are boiled for an extended time then eaten. The seeds are eaten. They can be ground into flour and used to thicken soup. They can be stored.

Edible parts

Root, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Nuphar advena (Aiton) Aiton;