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Ruppia sp.

Family: Ruppiaceae


What it is like

A herb that keeps growing from year to year. It grows in water. The stems are slender and usually branched. The leaves are alternate and narrow.

Also put in the family Potamogetonaceae.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in salty or hard water.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA


How it is used for food

The seeds are made into a meal.

Edible parts


How it is grown


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