Freshwater Plants
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Pellia
Description Pellia is a type of aquatic plant that grows in freshwater habitats. It belongs to the family of liverworts, which are nonvascular plants. Pellia is a small, compact plant that can grow up to 5cm in length. It has a flattened thallus, which is the main body of the plant. Pellia is commonly used in aquascaping because of its…
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Riccia
Description Riccia is a genus of aquatic liverworts that grows in freshwater environments. It is commonly known as crystalwort or liverwort moss. Riccia has a unique and delicate appearance, with bright green fronds that can range in size from a few millimeters to several centimeters. The fronds are ribbon-like and can be branched or unbranched. Riccia is commonly used in…
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Ruppia
Description Ruppia, also known as ditch-grass, is a genus of aquatic plants that is commonly found in both freshwater and marine environments. It is a member of the family Ruppiaceae, which is a small family of flowering plants. Ruppia is a submersed plant and is often found growing in shallow water, forming dense mats in the water. Taxonomic Information Domain…
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Callitriche Stagnalis
Description Callitriche Stagnalis, commonly known as water-starwort, is a species of aquatic plant that belongs to the family Callitrichaceae. It is a small, delicate floating plant that is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. This species is commonly found in slow-moving freshwater habitats, such as ponds, lakes, and rivers. Taxonomic Information | Domain | Kingdom | Phylum | Class…
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Glyceria Fluitans
1. Description Glyceria Fluitans, commonly known as river manna grass or floating sweet grass, is a freshwater aquatic plant with grass-like leaves. It is a perennial plant that grows in shallow water bodies like ponds, lakes, and streams. This plant is native to North America and Europe and is widely distributed in these regions. The leaves of Glyceria Fluitans are…
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Hydatellaceae
Description Hydatellaceae is a family of aquatic plants that belongs to the order Poales. These plants are small, with only a few centimeters in length, and are found in freshwater habitats such as rivers, lakes, and swamps. Members of the Hydatellaceae family are characterized by their unique reproductive structures, which resemble those of flowering plants, but are actually a type…
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