Spiny Naiad (Najas marina)

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

Najas marina is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). It is in flower from September to November, and the seeds ripen from September to November. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). 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, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young plant - raw. — Young plant - raw.

Habitat & North American Range

Fresh or brackish water. Ponds, lakes and slowly-moving rivers at elevations up to 2700 metres in China. Brackish or highly alkaline waters of ponds and lakes to 1000 metres in America. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)