Nodding waternymph (Najas flexilis)

Family: Najadaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Najas flexilis is a ANNUAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from August 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, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young shoots - raw or cooked. They are eaten like watercress. — Young shoots - raw or cooked.; They are eaten like watercress.

Habitat & North American Range

Shallow fresh or brackish water. Lakes and rivers; from sea level to 1500 metres in America. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)