Still water Water ribbon
Triglochin microtuberosa
Family: Juncaginaceae
What it is like
A herb that grows in water. It has strap like leaves. These can be erect of lie on the water surface. The leaves are narrow and 1.4 m long by 0.5-1.5 cm wide. They are dull green. The flower spike stands 8 cm above the water. The flower stem is succulent. The flower spike can have 100 small flowers 5 mm long by 4 mm wide. The ripe seeds are firm and crisp. The tubers are 10 cm long by 0.5-1.5 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in still freshwater ponds. It grows in the mud.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The fresh green seeds are eaten. The tubers are roasted and eaten. They can be pounded into a paste.
Edible parts
Tubers, root, seeds, leaf stems