Ricefield waternymph (Najas graminea)

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

Najas graminea is a ANNUAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen 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

Two reports say that the plant is edible but give no more details. The reports probably refer to the leaves. — Two reports say that the plant is edible but give no more details.; The reports probably refer to the leaves.

Habitat & North American Range

Ponds, paddy fields, usually in still or slowly-moving waters. Rice fields and ditches. Found in one pond in Britain that is warmed by industrial outflow. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)