Alisma — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Alisma recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Edible
Alisma canaliculatum
Alisma canaliculatum
Family: Alismataceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in a sunny position in boggy ground or shallow water up to 25cm deep.
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EdibleMedicinal
Alisma plantago-aquatica
Alisma plantago-aquatica
Family: Alismataceae
Cultivation
Alisma plantago-aquatica is a plant of the temperate to subtropical zones, where it is found at elevations up to 1,500 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 8 - 18°c, but can tolerate 6 - 24°c. When dormant, the plant can survive temperatures down to about -35°c.
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