Nuphar japonicum (Nymphaeaceae)

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The Nuphar japonicum plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan. It is a member of the Nymphaeaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Nuphar japonicum
Family:  Nymphaeaceae
Author:  DC.

Known Hazards:  None known

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Habitat:  Ponds, lakes and shallow streams throughout Japan[58].

Edible Uses: Root - cooked[105, 177]. Used as a famine food, when baked it tastes like sweet chestnuts[178]. The root probably needs to be steeped in water before use in order to remove a bitter flavour[K]. Seed[105, 177]. No more details are given but the seed is probably rich in starch and can be ground into a powder then used as a thickener in soups etc[K].

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