Water Celery, American eelgrass

Vallisneria americana

Physical Characteristics

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. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It can grow in water.

Distribution

E. Asia. Eastern N. America - N. Dakota to S. Manitoba and Quebec.

Habitats

Pond;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves - cooked[105, 177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known