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Eleocharis dulcis

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Eleocharis dulcis

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Chinese Water Chestnut, syn Eleocharis equisetina
 
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Botanical Name: Common Names:
Eleocharis dulcis Chinese Water Chestnut, syn Eleocharis equisetina,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Herbs & Vegetables, Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Water Plants Clumping

Description:
Chinese Water Chestnut is an exotic deciduous perennial aquatic plant with an upright, clumping habit. Flowers are insignificant in appearance. It is cultivated for its edible corms and grown in shallow water environments. Suitable for tropical vegetable production and aquatic planting in ponds or wetland areas. Grows to approx. 1m H x 1m W.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 60cm-1m

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Clay