Aponogeton distachyos

Two -spiked Wasserähre ( Aponogeton distachyos )

The Two -spiked Wasserähre ( Aponogeton distachyos ) is an amphibious plant from the family of water corn plants. The plant forms a tuber. The leaves are linear ovate and grow out of a rosette. The plant has its natural habitat in South Africa. She is also naturalized in many countries as a neophyte. Thus, they can be found, among other things, in waters southwest of Europe.

Use in the aquarium

For tropical fish tanks, the plant is not suitable, because they do not tolerate high temperatures. In cold-water aquarium it is against maintainable. However, the plant produces only floating leaves.

In stores the plant is frequently offered for planting in garden ponds and regularly maintained in the Botanical Gardens. Because of their tendency to grow wild, however, is to ensure that they do not come in natural waters. The targeted Ansalbung, ie application, in such waters is subject to approval in accordance with § 41 of the German Federal Nature Conservation Act.

Use as a vegetable

In the South African kitchen, the flowers of the two aged men Wasserähre are called Waterblommetjie (Dutch / Afrikaans for " water flower " ) and eaten as a vegetable.

The plants are grown in shallow ponds created for this purpose. The flowers are harvested in winter and spring, they are available as seasonal or year-round fresh vegetables preserved in cans.

This uses the Waterblommetjies in soups and stews - particularly in the ( prepared in Potjiekos ) Waterblommetjie Bredie.

The intense flavor of the green beans.