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Alisma canaliculatum (1 Page of 5) The Alisma canaliculatum plant species is found in E. Asia - S. China, Japan. It is a member of the Alismataceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. plantago angustifolium. non Kunth. A. plantago canaliculatum. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Alisma canaliculatum Family: Alismataceae Author: A.Br.&Bouché Known Hazards: Although no mention of toxicity has been seen for this plant, the fresh leaves and roots of the closely related A. plantago-aquatica are poisonous, though the toxins are destroyed by thoroughly cooking or drying the plant[[13, 46]. Mature Height: 0.8 Mature Width: Habitat: Wet places all over Japan[58].
Edible Uses: Young plants - cooked. Used in soups[177]. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.
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