Nodding waternymph

Najas flexilis

Physical Characteristics

Najas flexilis is a ANNUAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from August to September. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Water. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in saline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It can grow in water.

Distribution

Nrthwestern Europe, including Britain. #eastern and western N. America.

Habitats

Pond;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young shoots - raw or cooked. They are eaten like watercress[46].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known