Blyxa aubertii var. echinosperma
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Summary
Source: WikipediaBlyxa aubertii, common name bamboo plant, is a plant species widespread across Asia, Europe, Africa and Australia, but known from the Western Hemisphere only from a few collections in the southwestern part of the US State of Louisiana. This is an aquatic plant growing in shallow lakes and ponds.
Description
A grassy-looking aquatic plant of the family Hydrocharitaceae found in tropical regions. It grows in clear water, whether flowing or still.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten as a vegetable.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in clear water. The water can be flowing or still.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indochina, Korea, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand,
Cultivation
Plants are grown from fresh seed.
Synonyms
References (1)
- Romanowski, N., 2007, Edible Water Gardens. Hyland House. p 39
