Ricefield waternymph

Najas graminea

Physical Characteristics

Najas graminea is a ANNUAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from July 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. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It can grow in water.

Distribution

S. Europe to E. Asia. Naturalized in Britain.

Habitats

Pond;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Two reports say that the plant is edible but give no more details[105, 177]. The reports probably refer to the leaves[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known