Dewanji A, Matai S, Si L, Barik S, Nag A
Biological Sciences Division, Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta.
Plant Foods Hum Nutr. 1993 Jul;44(1):11-6. doi: 10.1007/BF01088478.
The seasonal variation in the nutrient composition of Enhydra fluctuans and Marsilea quadrifolia, two edible semi-aquatic plants, was studied in order to promote their consumption as green leafy vegetables. Both plants had a high crude protein content throughout all harvesting seasons. Enhydra fluctuans had a low ash content and was a good source of beta-carotene (3.7 to 4.2 mg/100 g on a fresh weight basis). Marsilea quadrifolia exhibited wide fluctuations between seasons and was not very promising in nutrient composition when compared to other commonly used green leafy vegetables.
