Water Celery (Vallisneria americana)

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

Vallisneria americana is an evergreen Perennial. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to September. 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. The plant is not self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Spring, Early Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - cooked. — Young leaves - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Quiet waters. Lakes and slow flowing streams. Fresh to brackish waters of streams, lakes, rivers, and bays from sea level to 500 metres. (Zone 8)