Pickerelweed, Pickerel Rush
It is a temperate plant. It grows in stationary or slow flowing water up to about 1 m deep. It grows in the edges of lakes and ponds and along streams. It grows in warm places. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 2-5 (?).
Also known as:
Aguape, Camalote, Gulma pikerel, Lance-leaved pickerelweed, Lirio de agua, Lirio de laguna, Murure, Orelha-de-veado, Rainha-do-lago, Wampee
Synonyms
- Pontederia cordata var. lanceolata (Nutt.) Griseb.
- Pontederia lanceolata Nutt.
- and others
Edible Portion
- Leaves, Seeds
Where does Pickerelweed grow?
Found in: Africa, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Britain, Canada, Central America, Eswatini, Europe, Indonesia, Mexico North America, Paraguay, SE Asia, Singapore, Southern Africa, South America, Swaziland, Uruguay, United States
Notes: There are 5-6 Pontederia species. They grow in temperate and subtropical places.
Growing Pickerelweed, Pickerel Rush
Cultivation: Plants can be grown from fresh seed. They can also be grown by division.
Edible Uses: The seeds are eaten raw or boiled like rice. They can be dried and ground into flour for making bread. They can be slightly parched in an oven and eaten. Young leaves are cooked as a potherb. They are also added to salads, soups, and stews.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
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