Additional information

• FamilyElatinaceae
• StoreyLower storey
• SizeProstrate x 0.15-1 m
• Plant groupingAquatic & Semi aquatic
• LeavesPairs of bright green egg-shaped to oblong leaves 2-5 mm x 1-3 mm, submerged leaves larger to 15 mm x 6 mm.
• Flower colourGreen or pink
• Flowering timePeaking September to January
• FlowersSingle flower per pair of leaves.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatYes
• Growing conditionsWet mud beside water areas or still to slow-moving water to 1 m deep. Full sun.
• Garden usePonds, bog gardens which remain moist, aquariums.
• Commercially availableNever
• Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions

Photo Gallery

Photographer/s: 1 Murray Fagg © Australian National Botanic Garden; 2 Damien Cook ©

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