Nodding Waternymph

Najas flexilis

Nodding Waternymph

Robert H. Mohlenbrock @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / USDA NRCS. 1995. Northeast wetland flora: Field office guide to plant species. Northeast National Technical Center, Chester.

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Hydrocharitaceae
Genus:
Najas
Species:
Najas flexilis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Aquatic
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jul
Bloom Colors:
Green

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
nutrient-rich, silty, submerged soil
pH:
6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Commonly found in freshwater lakes and ponds

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Seeds were cold stratified for 210 days

Source: npn.rngr.net