Water Gardens
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Schoenus Fluitans
Description Schoenus Fluitans, also known as the floating club-rush or water chestnut, is a perennial plant that grows in freshwater habitats such as ponds, ditches, and slow-moving streams. It is a member of the Cyperaceae family, which includes sedges and rushes.This aquatic plant has long, slender, green stems that can grow up to 2 meters long. Its leaves are narrow…
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Typha Minima
Description Typha Minima, also known as Dwarf Cattail or Miniature Bulrush, is an aquatic plant that belongs to the Typhaceae family. It is a small version of the more commonly known Typha Latifolia or Common Cattail. Typha Minima is native to North America and can be found in shallow water bodies such as ponds, marshes, and slow-moving streams. It is…
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Salvinia Natans
Description Salvinia Natans, commonly known as floating fern, is a delicate and small aquatic plant that can be found in calm freshwater bodies such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams. It is highly prized among aquarium enthusiasts who use it as a decorative plant in their tanks. Due to its floating nature, it provides excellent cover for fish and other…
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Ranunculus Fluitans
Description Ranunculus Fluitans, also known as Water Buttercup, is an aquatic plant that belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. This plant is native to Europe and Asia and is commonly found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams. It is a perennial plant that can grow up to six inches in height and spread up to two feet. Taxonomic Information Domain: Eukaryota…
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Potamogeton Pusillus
Description Potamogeton Pusillus, commonly known as Small Pondweed, is a submerged aquatic plant that is native to North America. It is a popular plant that is commonly used in aquariums and water gardens. This plant is characterized by its thin and elongated leaves that grow up to 3 cm in length. These leaves are attached to a slender stem that…
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Catabrosa Aquatica
Description Catabrosa Aquatica is an aquatic plant that belongs to the family Poaceae. It is also commonly known as Water Whorlgrass, and it is native to North America. This plant is an excellent choice for water gardens and can grow up to 10 cm in height. It has thin and delicate leaves and produces small flowers in the summer. Catabrosa…
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Caltha Natans
Description Caltha Natans, also known as Floating Marsh Marigold, is a perennial aquatic plant that belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. This plant is native to North America and is typically found growing in marshes, ponds, and slow-moving streams. The plant produces yellow flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer, making it a popular addition to water gardens and…
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Bacopa Caroliniana
Description Bacopa Caroliniana is an aquatic plant that is native to the southeastern United States. It is a popular choice for aquariums and water gardens because of its beautiful appearance and ease of care. The plant has long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves that grow in pairs. The leaves are a vibrant green color and have a slightly glossy…
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Fontinalis Antipyretica
Description Fontinalis Antipyretica, commonly known as common water moss or giant moss, is a type of aquatic moss that can be found in freshwater streams, rivers, and ponds throughout the world. It is characterized by its feathery and delicate foliage, and its vibrant green coloration. Due to its aesthetic appeal, Fontinalis Antipyretica is commonly used in aquariums and water gardens.…
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Hydrocotyle Bonplandii
Description Hydrocotyle Bonplandii, also known as Pennywort, is a small, creeping plant that is native to Central and South America. It belongs to the family Apiaceae and is often used in aquariums and water gardens due to its attractive appearance and ease of care. The plant is characterized by its round, flat leaves that grow in clusters and its thin…
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