Pontederia cordata
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Pontederia cordata
Also known as:
Pickerel Weed
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Water
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.80 m
Width:
0.50 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
3-11
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:
Leaves, Seed
Leaves, Seed
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
None
None
Description
Seeds: can be eaten raw and can also be cooked like rice. The seeds can be dried and then ground into a powder. They have a pleasant nutty flavor and are delicious lightly roasted in the oven. Young leaf stems: edible both raw and cooked. The leaf stems are a tasty addition to salads and can also be prepared like spinach or added to soups.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
End of Harvest:
31/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Myriophyllum spicatum Water Milfoil |
Myriophyllum spicatum provides habitat and shade, helping maintain cooler water temperatures for Pontederia cordata, enhancing growth and bloom. |
|
Nasturtium officinale Watercress |
Nasturtium officinale can help prevent algae growth by competing for nutrients, thus keeping the water cleaner for Pontederia cordata. |
|
Mentha aquatica Water mint |
Mentha aquatica attracts pollinators and can deter harmful insects, which can benefit the overall health of Pontederia cordata. |
|
Potamogeton lucens Broad-Leaved Pondweed |
Potamogeton lucens provides additional oxygenation to the water and habitat for aquatic life, benefiting all aquatic plants including Pontederia cordata. |