What is another word for Trapa Natans?
Pronunciation: [tɹˈɑːpə nˈatənz] (IPA) 
Trapa Natans is a plant commonly known as water chestnut. This aquatic plant is often found in still or slow-moving waters throughout Asia, Europe and Africa. Its fruits resemble chestnuts and are edible, making it a popular ingredient in Asian cuisine. The plant is also known by other names including water caltrop, buffalo nut, bat nut and Singhara. Water caltrop refers to the plant's association with the caltrop, a spiky weapon used in warfare, due to the resemblance of its fruit to the weapon. Buffalo nut and bat nut refer to the shape of its fruit while Singhara is a Hindi name used in Indian cuisine. Whatever the name, Trapa Natans is a valuable resource to both humans and the ecosystem.
