Curly Pondweed (Potamogeton crispus)

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

Potamogeton crispus is a PERENNIAL at a fast rate. It is in flower from May to October, and the seeds ripen from June 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 and can grow in very alkaline and saline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It can grow in water.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - cooked. Root. No more details are given. — Young leaves - cooked.; No more details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Lakes, ponds, streams, canals etc. Found in fresh and in saline water. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)