Prickly waterlily seeds become major industry of district in Huaian, E China's Jiangsu

Farmers harvest prickly waterlily seeds in Huaian district, Huaian city, east China's Jiangsu Province. (Photo/Ji Xingming)

Edible seeds of prickly waterlily have become a major industry of Huaian district, Huaian city, east China's Jiangsu Province.

"This year, the output of prickly waterlily seeds is expected to be worth 210 million yuan ($28.8 million) in our township," said He Ye, head of the district’s Cheqiao township. The figure hit 160 million yuan in 2022.