Other common names
fox nut, Gorgon plant
Aquatic
A perennial pond plant, often grown as an annual, with thick, round, quilted green foliage. Short, thick prickly stems produce star-shaped purple-pink flowers with a white to yellow centre in summer, opening during the day. White seeds are called 'foxnuts' or 'makhana', and are a food and medicine source in parts of Asia
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
0.5-1 metres
Max Spread
1-1.5 metres