Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Salviniaceae

Genus:

Salvinia

Species:

Salvinia molesta

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual | Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-rich, organic, waterlogged soil

pH:

5.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

thrives in slow-moving or still water bodies