- outspread wings.
- Bull Head Nut: A name reflecting its horn-like protrusions.
- Ling Kok / Ling Jiao: Traditional Chinese names for this seasonal food.
Growth and Cultivation
Unlike tree nuts such as walnuts or almonds, water caltrops grow in freshwater environments. They are native to parts of Eurasia and Africa and can grow in ponds, slow-moving waterways, and other suitable wetland environments.
The plant produces floating leaves arranged in a rosette pattern, while its roots remain anchored below the water. The edible fruits develop beneath the surface and are protected by a
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