Azolla (Azolla filiculoides)

Family: Azollaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Azolla filiculoides is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Stagnant and slow moving waters. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)