Common Spike-Rush (Eleocharis palustris)

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

Eleocharis palustris is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from May to July, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Sap/Syrup

Harvest Seasons: Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Sap eaten. No more information is given. — No more information is given.

Habitat & North American Range

Marshes, ditches and the margins of ponds throughout Britain. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)