Cycnogeton rheophilum
(Aston) Mering & Kadereit
Flowing water Water ribbon
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Description
A herb that grow in water. It has a tuberous rhizome. The leaves are under water and float on the water surface. They are narrow and 1.7 m long by 2-6 mm wide. The edges are often wavy. The tubers are yellow with white flesh. They are 2-12 cm long and 9 mm wide.
Edible Uses
The tubers are roasted and eaten or pounded to a paste. Young green seeds are eaten, and leaf stems are baked with fish.
Traditional Uses
The tubers are roasted and eaten. They can be pounded to a paste. The young green seeds are eaten. The leaf stems are baked with fish.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It grows in flowing and rocky stream beds.
Where It Grows
Australia, Tasmania,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Caton, J.M. & Hardwick, R. J., 2016, Field Guide to Useful Native Plants from Temperate Australia. Harbour Publishing House. p 180 (As Triglochin rheophilum)
