Quillwort

Isoetes ×altonharvillii

Native to:
United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Lycopodiophyta | - Lycopods
Family:
Isoetaceae
Genus:
Isoetes
Species:
Isoetes ×altonharvillii
USDA Symbol:
ISAL4

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Light Requirements:
Full Sun

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
typically found in shallow, seasonally wet depressions