Water hawthorn, Aponogeton distachyos

water hawthornWater hawthorn likes to grow in water between 15-60cm deep.

The tuber can be roasted. Starchy. Considered to be a great delicacy.

Flowering spike is used pickled or used as a spinach or asparagus substitute.

The young shoots are used as an asparagus substitute.

The flowers are used as a flavouring.