Water sedge (Carex aquatilis)

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

Carex aquatilis is an evergreen Perennial growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in leaf all year, in flower in July, and the seeds ripen from July to August. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Stem bases - raw. — Stem bases - raw.

Habitat & North American Range

Margins of lake and streams in mountainous districts in west and northern Britain. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)