Trapa incisa
Basic Information
Family: Trapaceae
Genus: trapa
Plant ID (slug): trapa-incisa
Numeric ID: 25785
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Trapa incisa is a ANNUAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It can grow in water.
Distribution
E. Asia - Japan.
Habitats
Pond;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Seed Edible Uses: Seed - cooked. Boiled[2, 46, 105]. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
We have no specific information for this species, but the raw seed of several members of this genus contains toxins. However, these are destroyed in the cooking process[200, 206].
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Trapa incisa