Parrot's feather

Myriophyllum aquaticum

vegetable

Shoot tips of a water plant, sometimes eaten on Java.

Origin

South America, now everywhere

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

Only the tender tips are kept, washed well and cooked for a few minutes.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

In English it is called parrot's feather.