Sparganium erectum subsp. stoloniferum

Family: Typhaceae

What it is like

An erect plant. It can be floating or emerge above the water. It grows 30-120 cm high. The leaves are narrow and 15-20 mm wide. They are 3 angled. The male and female flowers are separate on the same plant. The seed balls are on zigzag stalks. The fruit are angled.

Where it is found

A temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Afghanistan, Asia, Australia, Canada, Caucasus, China, India, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, Myanmar, North America, Pakistan, Russia, SE Asia, Tibet, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds, leaf base, roots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Sparganium ramosum subsp. stoloniferum Buch.-Ham. ex Graeber; Sparganium stoloniferum Buch.-Ham. ex Juzepczuk;