Slender Waternymph
Najas gracillima
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, Canada, China, Hainan, Iran, Japan, Korea, Russia, Taiwan, United States
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Hydrocharitaceae
- Genus:
- Najas
- Species:
- Najas gracillima
- USDA Symbol:
- NAGR
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Aquatic
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade,Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, fish
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- nutrient-rich, silty or sandy substrate
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in slow-moving or still freshwater bodies