Aponogeton fugax
Aponogeton fugax
- Native to:
- South Africa
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Aponogetonaceae
- Genus:
- Aponogeton
- Species:
- Aponogeton fugax
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Aquatic
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, aquatic invertebrates
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily when submerged in shallow water. Short viability period requires fresh seed.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch