water shield (Brasenia schreberi)
An aquatic plant with gelatinous young shoots, used in Japanese cuisine, especially in soups and vinegared dishes.
Water shield is an aquatic plant characterized by its slippery texture.
I had a clear soup with water shield at a traditional Japanese restaurant.
Kanji spelling using 蓴; rarely used.
Kanji spelling using 菜; rarely used.
The Sino-Japanese reading of 蓴菜, the Chinese name of the water shield plant.