Hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum)

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

Ceratophyllum demersum is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower from July to September. 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 Water. 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

Leaves. No further details are given. — No further details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Ponds and ditches. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)