practical ways to prepare it safely at home.
Understanding the Water Caltrop
To understand this unusual food, it helps to look at the botanical background of the plant.
Botanical Classification and Names
The water caltrop belongs to the genus Trapa. Commonly consumed species include Trapa natans and Trapa bicornis. Depending on the region, this unique food is known by several names:
- Water Caltrop: Named after the caltrop, an ancient pointed object, because of its distinctive shape and projections.
- Bat Nut: A nickname inspired by its resemblance to a bat with
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