Taxonomy

Division:

Lycopodiophyta | - Lycopods

Family:

Isoetaceae

Genus:

Isoetes

Species:

Isoetes flaccida

USDA Symbol:

ISFL

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:

Commonly found in wetland areas and shallow waters