Ricefield Waternymph
Najas graminea
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Aldabra, Algeria, Australia, Bangladesh, Botswana, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, China, DR Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Hainan, India, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jawa, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Lebanon-Syria, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Mali, Maluku, Mauritania, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., North Caucasus, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Socotra, South Africa, South China Sea, Sri Lanka, Sudan-South Sudan, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Tadzhikistan, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Hydrocharitaceae
- Genus:
- Najas
- Species:
- Najas graminea
- USDA Symbol:
- NAGR2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Aquatic
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- 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 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in freshwater habitats like ponds and slow-moving streams