Fennel pondweed
Stuckenia striata

Family: Potamogetonaceae

What it is like

A plant that grows in water. It can grow fro one year or longer. It has rhizomes or tuberous stems. The stems are cylinder shaped and branched. They can be 2 m long. The leaves are narrow and 3-15 cm long by 2-4 mm wide.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in canals and drains.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Tuberous stems, roots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Guembe'y mi, Potamogeton estriado

Synonyms

Coleogeton striatus (Ruiz & Pav.) Les & R. R. Haynes; Potamogeton australis F. Phil. ex Phil.; Potamogeton dissimilis A. Benn.; Potamogeton pectinatus var. striatus (Ruiz & Pav.) Hagstr.; Potamogeton striatus Ruiz & Pav.;