Hippuris vulgaris Common marestail (Hippuridaceae)

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Hippuris vulgaris
Common marestail
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The Hippuris vulgaris plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Hippuridaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Common marestail. Some home gardeners know the variety as H. tetraphylla.

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Latin Name:  Hippuris vulgaris
Common Name:  Common marestail
Family:  Hippuridaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Pond margins, ditches etc, preferring base-rich water[17].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a wet soil or shallow water, preferring one that is base-rich[17]. Dislikes shade. Plants have a spreading root system and can be very invasive[1].

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