Marshes

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Pontederia

Description Pontederia is a genus of aquatic plants that belongs to the family Pontederiaceae. It is commonly known as pickerelweed and is native to the Americas, ranging from Canada to Argentina. The plants are characterized by their large, lance-shaped leaves that grow up to 30cm long and 10cm wide. The flowers are arranged in spikes and come in shades of…
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Scirpoides

Scirpoides is a genus of aquatic plants that are commonly found in wetlands, marshes, and along shallow streams. These plants have cylindrical stems and grass-like leaves that are usually arranged in a spiral pattern. Scirpoides is a popular choice among aquatic plant enthusiasts because of its attractive appearance and ease of care. Taxonomic Information Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Tracheophyta…
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Typha Capensis

Description Typha Capensis is a plant species native to South Africa that grows in wetlands and marshes. Commonly known as Cape Bulrush, this plant can grow up to 3 meters tall and produces brown flowers that bloom from November to March. It is an important plant for wildlife as it provides shelter and food for various animals, including birds and…
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Typha Shuttleworthii

Description Typha Shuttleworthii, also known as Shuttleworth’s cattail, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Typhaceae family. It is native to North America and can be found in wetlands, marshes, and along the shores of lakes and rivers. The plant has a unique cylindrical inflorescence that resembles a hot dog on a stick. It blooms from June to…
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Scirpus Sylvaticus

Description Scirpus Sylvaticus, also known as woodland rush or forest club-rush, is a plant from the Cyperaceae family commonly found in wetlands and marshes. It is a perennial herb with a cylindrical stem that can grow up to 1.5 meters tall. The stem is triangular in shape and has a brownish-green color. Scirpus Sylvaticus usually blooms from May to August,…
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Ficinia Ecklonea

Description Ficinia Ecklonea, also known as Ecklon’s Ficinia, is a perennial plant species belonging to the family Cyperaceae. It is native to South Africa, where it grows abundantly in wetlands, marshes, and other waterlogged areas. The plant has narrow, grass-like leaves that are about 1 meter long and 3-5mm wide. The stem is erect and can reach a height of…
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Eriophorum Brachyantherum

Description Eriophorum Brachyantherum is a species of plant that belongs to the Cyperaceae family. It is commonly known as the short-styled cotton grass or tall cotton grass and can be found in wetlands and marshes throughout the northern hemisphere. This plant is an herbaceous perennial which means it dies back to the ground each year and regrows from the roots.…
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Hydrocera Triflora

Description Hydrocera Triflora, also known as Three-flowered Hydrocera or Water Snowflake, is a small, aquatic perennial herb that belongs to the Primulaceae family. It is native to the wetlands and marshes of Asia, including India, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. The plant has a unique blooming pattern, producing small white flowers that float above the water surface and…
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