Florida Mudmidget
Wolffiella gladiata
- Native to:
- Mexico, United States, Virgin Islands
Drawing prepared under supervision of Nathaniel Lord Britton (d. 1934). Exact drawer not mentioned by name.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Araceae
- Genus:
- Wolffiella
- Species:
- Wolffiella gladiata
- USDA Symbol:
- WOGL2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- nutrient-rich, silty or clayey substrate
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- often found in slow-moving or stagnant waters