Yellow pondlily
Nuphar lutea subsp. advena
Family: Nymphaeaceae
What it is like
A waterlily.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The roots are boiled and eaten. The seeds are eaten like pop corn. The seeds are ground into a meal and used to thicken soups.
Edible parts
Roots, seeds