Pond Lettuce
It is a tropical and subtropical plant. It can grow in stagnant water. It grows in wetlands. It occurs throughout the Philippines in shallow lakes and slow running streams. It needs bright light and warm water. In Yunnan. In Calicut Uni BG.
Also known as:
Chowehan, Dragon's tongue herb, Duck lettuce, Echeng, Kalabua, Keladi ayer, Khar, Mizu-obako, Panicola, Panikela, Panikola, Panikundri, Phak hob hep, Santawaa phak, Santawah pak, Senguntepa, Shui-che-chien, Shui jie cai, Shyamkola, Slab chrawa, Tarabang
Synonyms
- Damasonium alismoides (L.) R. Brown
- Damasonium indicum Willd.
- Ottelia condorensis Gagnep.
- Ottelia japonica Miquel
- Ottelia javanica Miquel
- Stratios alismoides L.
Edible Portion
- Leaves as condiment, Spice, Fruit, Flower stalks, Flowers, Seeds, Stems - tea
Where does Pond Lettuce grow?
Found in: Africa, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Central America, China, East Timor, Egypt, Europe, Guatemala, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Africa, North America, Northeastern India, Pacific, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, United States, Vietnam
Notes: There are about 21-40 Ottelia species. They grow in the tropics. There is one species in tropical America.
Status: The leaves, stalks, and flowers have an attractive flavour. The ripe fruit are eaten especially by children. It is sold in local markets in China. It is cultivated.
Growing Pond Lettuce
Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seed. They are planted on mud or in shallow, warm water. It can also be grown by removing suckers.
Edible Uses: The mature fruit are eaten raw. They are also eaten cooked. The leaves and leaf stalks are eaten after cooking. They are also eaten raw with fish sauce. They are blanched. The flower buds are used as a vegetable.
Production: In northeastern India plants flower and fruit from September to March.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
Pond Lettuce Photos
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