Water Ribbons

Triglochin procera

Physical Characteristics

Triglochin procera is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline and saline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers wet soil and can grow in water. The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure.

Distribution

Australia - all areas, including Tasmania.

Habitats

Pond;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Root Edible Uses: Tuber - baked[144, 177]. Fruit - raw or cooked. A pleasant, pea-like flavour[144].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

The green leaves of plants can contain a toxic cyanogenic glycoside, it is especially present during and just after a drought and is particularly toxic to ruminants[76, 85]. Plants growing in Britain are usually perfectly safe, this is probably due to the climate[76].