Brasenia schreberi is
a perennial aquatic plant growing in ponds or wetlands, possessing a
characteristic that a viscous substance covers the stems, peduncles,
bottom sides of leaves, etc. The leaves float on the water's surface
and are in a 5-10cm-long oblong shape; the bottom sides are tinged
purple. The flowers are purple-brown, measuring 2cm in length.
Enveloped with a jelly-like substance, sprouts and young leaves are
edible and worthwhile eating as dainty bits. Bloom time: May-August.
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