Water Ribbon
Cycnogeton dubium
Family: Juncaginaceae
What it is like
A small herb. It has grass-like leaves. It grows in water. Under the ground it forms small tubers. It keeps growing from year to year.
There are about 12 Triglochin species. There are 3 in tropical America. They grow in marshes in temperate regions.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It can grow in tropical and warm temperate places. It occurs in wet or swampy areas. It grows in freshwater and nears springs.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, SE Asia, Tasmania
How it is used for food
The small round tubers are roasted and eaten.
Edible parts
Tubers, root
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Triglochin dubia R. Br. Triglochin procera var. dubia (R. Br.) Benth.; Triglochin pterocarps W. Fitzg.;