Butomus umbellatus
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Butomus umbellatus
Also known as:
Flowering Rush
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Water
Format:
Smal
Height:
1.00 m
Width:
0.50 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
Soil Moisture:
Wet
Wet
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Root, Seed
Root, Seed
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Fragrant
Fragrant
Description
Turnip: cooked. It must be boiled and peeled, and the root must be removed. The root can be dried and ground into a powder, which can then be used as a thickening agent in soups, or added to grain flour when making bread, as it contains more than 50% starch. The seed is very small and difficult to use, but no further details are provided.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/07
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Caltha Palustris Yellow marsh marigold |
Caltha palustris can thrive in similar wetland conditions, providing complementary habitat support in soaked areas. |
|
Mentha aquatica Water mint |
Mentha aquatica, or water mint, is beneficial to enhance moisture retention and offers aromatic foliage for pest deterrence. |
|
Potamogeton lucens Broad-Leaved Pondweed |
Potamogeton lucens provides cover for aquatic life, creating a balanced ecosystem in which Butomus umbellatus can flourish. |
|
Phragmites australis Common Reed |
Phragmites australis can help stabilize wetland soils, reducing erosion while offering habitat for wildlife. |