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Java Water-Dropwort

oenanthe javanica

The Java Water-Dropwort is a cool plant that grows in water! Its leaves are bright green and can float on the surface, making it look like a little island in a pond.

Habitat: Java Water-Dropwort thrives in wetlands, ponds, and marshes.

Appearance

The Java Water-Dropwort is a vibrant green perennial with hollow, often slightly ribbed stems. Its compound leaves resemble parsley, while small, delicate white flowers form flat-topped clusters (umbels). Some varieties exhibit striking purple or reddish hues on their stems.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderApialesFamilyApiaceaeGenusOenanthe
Java Water-Dropwort
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Java Water-Dropwort

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

It is often called 'water celery' or 'Japanese parsley' for its fresh taste!

Its hollow stems help it stand tall and breathe, even in muddy water!

This plant is a super popular leafy vegetable across many parts of Asia!

You can find special types with beautiful purple or reddish stems and leaves!

Special abilities

Ability

Wetland Warrior

Java Water-Dropwort can thrive in waterlogged soil, anchoring itself to prevent being washed away.

Ability

Spreading Scout

Java Water-Dropwort has creeping stolons that help it spread quickly and colonize new wet areas.

Ability

Nutrient Nugget

Java Water-Dropwort is packed with vitamins and minerals, offering a healthy food source for many.

Measurements & details

Height
30-100 cm
Spread
30-60 cm
Flower Size
0.2-0.5 cm
Bloom Season
Summer-fall
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Asian honey bee

Apis cerana

Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.

pollinates

Fruit fly

Drosophila melanogaster

Attracted to its small white flowers.

eats

Spot-billed Duck

Anas poecilorhyncha

Forages on aquatic vegetation in its habitat.

Traits

Also known as

Floating Water-DropwortJava OenantheJavanese Water-DropwortWater Dropwort

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

No special safety notes yet.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Java Water-Dropwort?

30-100 cm

How wide does Java Water-Dropwort spread?

30-60 cm

How big are the flowers on Java Water-Dropwort?

0.2-0.5 cm

When does Java Water-Dropwort bloom?

Summer-fall

Is Java Water-Dropwort edible?

Yes

Is Java Water-Dropwort toxic?

None

What is Java Water-Dropwort's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Java Water-Dropwort pollinated?

Insect

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