Vallisneria americana

Scientific name Vallisneria americana
IUCN category (World) LC
Family Hydrocharitaceae
Genus Vallisneria
Vallisneria americana Vallisneria americana

Introduction

Vallisneria americana is a fresh water plant.

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Who is it?

Morphology

  • height
    150 - 200 cm
  • height
    150 - 200 cm

How to recognize Vallisneria americana ?

Vallisneria americana measures between 150 and 200 cm.

Biology

  • Environment
    fresh water
  • Type
    Aquatic
  • Growth
    not specified
  • Multiplication

Harmless species

This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.

Where to find it?

Conservation status of populations (IUCN)

World : LC

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

  • Temperature
    25 - 30 °C

Biotope presentation

The acidification of water comes from the decomposition of plants. This phenomenon changes the color of the water, which tends to turn brown. In some areas particularly rich in organic matter, the water is so dark that it is called "black water".

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