Thrumwort (Damasonium alisma)

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

Damasonium alisma is a ANNUAL/PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from June to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. 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: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root. No further details are given. — No further details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Gravelly ditches and ponds. Very local and apparently decreasing in Britain. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)