Taxonomy

Division:

Lycopodiophyta | - Lycopods

Family:

Isoetaceae

Genus:

Isoetes

Species:

Isoetes tennesseensis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

Less than 6 in

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may

Native Range

United States: Tennessee

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers clear, shallow water habitats