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Neptunia oleracea, Water Mimosa

Neptunia oleracea

Water Mimosa
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Mimosoideae
Origin: South America
Small shrub 2-5 ft

Small shrub 2-5 ft

Full sun

Semi-shade

Bog or aquatic

Yellow/orange flowers

Ethnomedical plant.
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Invasive

Edible

Neptunia oleracea is an aquatic plant cultivated much like rice. Floating plant stems often form thick foliage mats.

The young leaves, shoot tips and young pods are eaten, and the roots are used medicinally.

Neptunia oleracea, Water Mimosa

Neptunia oleracea, Water Mimosa

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