Gentiana scabra, Bunge, var. Buergeri, Maxim. China: leaves eaten with oil and salt. Reported to be weakening [sic], if eaten when stomach is empty. Ref. READ.
Limnanthemum cristatum, Griesb. (syn. Villaresia cristata, Spreng). India (Bombay Presidency): stems and fruits eaten. India (area not specified): stem and fruit eaten; (Madras Presidency): this is a species of water lily found in tanks and wells. The substance [sic] found in the plant is cooked or merely boiled and eaten. Vernacular names - Bombay Presidency: Khatara, Kumukhatara, Kumu. Tamil: Nodel ampel. Telugu: Alli gadda, Antara tamara. Ref. SHORTT, GAMMIE, WATT.
Limnanthemum nymphoides, Hofmgg. & Link. China: shoots eaten. Vernacular name: Floating Heart. Ref. READ.
Menyanthes palustris, S.F. Gray. France: root recommended as a famine food after cooking and seasoning. Ref. PARMENTIER.
Menyanthes trifolata, L. Great Britain, Norway: roots leached to remove bitter element, then ground to a flour. Ref. SAYCE.
Nymphoides pellatum, O. Ktze. Manchuria: leaves eaten. Ref. BARANOV.
Swertia bimaculata, Hook. f. & Thomas ex C.B. Clarke. China: root eaten. Vernacular name: Chinese Chirata. Ref. READ.
Villaresia nymphoides, Vent. China: shoots eaten. Ref. READ.