Flowing water Water ribbon
Cycnogeton rheophilum

Family: Juncaginaceae

What it is like

A herb that grow in water. It has a tuberous rhizome. The leaves are under water and float on the water surface. They are narrow and 1.7 m long by 2-6 mm wide. The edges are often wavy. The tubers are yellow with white flesh. They are 2-12 cm long and 9 mm wide.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in flowing and rocky stream beds.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Tasmania

How it is used for food

The tubers are roasted and eaten. They can be pounded to a paste. The young green seeds are eaten. The leaf stems are baked with fish.

Edible parts

Tubers, seeds, leaf stem

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Triglochin rheophilum Aston;