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Aponogeton

Description Aponogeton is an aquatic plant genus belonging to the family Aponogetonaceae. It is a group of perennial plants with rhizomes that grow in freshwater habitats such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams. There are around 50 recognized species of Aponogeton, with the most popular being Aponogeton madagascariensis, also known as the Madagascar lace plant. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom…
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Aponogeton Distachyos

Description Aponogeton Distachyos, also known as Water Hawthorn or Cape Pondweed, is an aquatic plant native to South Africa. It belongs to the family Aponogetonaceae and is known for its beautiful white flowers that bloom in the winter and spring months. The plant has oval-shaped leaves that are green in color and can grow up to 30 inches in length.…
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Alisma

Description Alisma is a genus of aquatic plants that belongs to the family Alismataceae. It is commonly known as water-plantain or mad-dog weed. This plant is native to the northern hemisphere and is found in wetlands and shallow waters. It is a unique plant with long, narrow leaves that grow from a basal rosette. The plant produces small, white or…
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Mayaca Fluviatilis

Description Mayaca Fluviatilis is a beautiful and unique aquatic plant that is commonly found in the Americas. It belongs to the family Mayacaceae and is commonly known as “Riverweed” due to its natural habitat in freshwater streams and rivers. This plant is often used in aquariums and aquascaping due to its unique and delicate appearance. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom…
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Nymphaea Candida

Description Nymphaea Candida, also known as the white water lily, is a perennial aquatic plant that belongs to the Nymphaeaceae family. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere and is commonly found in shallow ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams. The plant’s leaves are large and round, measuring up to 30 centimeters in diameter, and have a waxy texture that allows…
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Nymphaea Attraction

Description Nymphaea Attraction is a beautiful aquatic plant that belongs to the Nymphaeaceae family. It is commonly known as the water lily, and is native to the temperate regions of Europe, Africa and Asia. This plant is popular for its large and fragrant flowers that bloom during the summer months. The flowers are usually white, pink or red and have…
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Orontium

Description Orontium is a genus of aquatic plants that are native to North America. Also known as goldenclub, it is a unique plant that is easily recognizable by its bright yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. Orontium is a popular choice for pond and water garden enthusiasts due to its showy blooms and attractive foliage. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya…
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Stratiotes Aloides

Description Stratiotes Aloides, commonly known as water soldiers, is a unique aquatic plant native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. It is a highly adaptable plant that can grow in a wide range of aquatic environments, from still ponds to fast-flowing rivers. The plant is characterized by its distinctive appearance, with long, narrow leaves that grow in a rosette shape, and…
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Salvinia

Description Salvinia is a genus of floating aquatic ferns that are native to South America. The plant’s common name is water spangles, and it is popular among aquarium and pond enthusiasts due to its attractive appearance and ease of care. Salvinia has no roots and floats on the water’s surface, with its leaves serving as the plant’s main photosynthetic organ.…
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Spirodela

Description Spirodela is a genus of small aquatic plants that belong to the duckweed family, Lemnaceae. These plants are also commonly known as duckweeds or water lentils. Spirodela plants are one of the smallest flowering plants in the world, measuring only a few millimeters in diameter. They have a simple body structure, consisting of a single leaf or frond, a…
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