Ricefield Waternymph
Najas graminea

Family: Hydrocharitaceae

What it is like

An annual herb. It attaches to the ground but grows underwater in freshwater lakes. The stems are 35-40 cm long and 0.7 mm thick. The leaves are 14-25 mm long and 1 mm wide. There are 2-3 teeth at the tip.

The plant is eaten by fish. Also put in the family Najadaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical and temperate plant. It can tolerate water to 33°C.

Countries/locations it is found in

Afghanistan, Africa, Asia, Australia, Balkans, Bangladesh, Britain, Bulgaria, Central Asia, China, Egypt, Europe, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Malaysia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Myanmar, Nepal, North Africa, North America, Pacific, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Romania, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, USA, Uzbekistan, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Najas alagensis Poll.; Najas seminuda Griff.;