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Money Tree (Pachira aquatica)
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Aug 7, 2012 5:45 AM CST

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Name: Sherry
Northern California
Sunset Zone 17

I had not realized that I'd never known what water chestnut looked like other than in a can.....lol..

I could be wrong...
and.....
"maybe I should have kept my mouth shut....."
The Urge for Seeds is Strong in This One.....

| @wcgypsy | Post #296136 (1)

Aug 7, 2012 6:42 AM CST

It is a different plant - which is why common names are so confusing.

The edible one is Eleocharis dulcis.

| @Dutchlady1 | Post #296141 (2)

Aug 7, 2012 7:19 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Sherry
Northern California
Sunset Zone 17

lol.....I wondered if they cut small 'rounds' from that large one....lol..

I could be wrong...
and.....
"maybe I should have kept my mouth shut....."
The Urge for Seeds is Strong in This One.....

| @wcgypsy | Post #296154 (3)

Aug 7, 2012 7:47 AM CST

good one

| @Dutchlady1 | Post #296162 (4)

Aug 11, 2012 4:31 PM CST

Name: Jan
St. Pete,FL

Hettie
Is it just ornamental? I have the other water chestnut Eleocharis dulcis

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| @Budgielover | Post #297847 (5)

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