Nymphoides peltata Water fringe (Menyanthaceae)

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Nymphoides peltata
Water fringe
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The Nymphoides peltata plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Menyanthaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Water fringe. Some home gardeners know the variety as Limnanthemum nymphoides. L. peltatum.

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Latin Name:  Nymphoides peltata
Common Name:  Water fringe
Family:  Menyanthaceae
Author:  (Gmelin.)O.Kuntze.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:  1.5

Habitat:  Water margins of ponds and slow moving water[17].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow as soon as it is ripe in a greenhouse in pots submerged under 25mm of water. Prick out into individual pots as soon as the first true leaf appears and grow them on in water in a greenhouse for at least two years before planting them out in late spring. The seed is collected by wrapping the developing seed head in a muslin bag to avoid the seed being lost. Harvest it 10 days after it sinks below the soil surface or as soon as it reappears[200]. Division in May. Each portion must have at least one eye. Submerge in pots in shallow water until established[56].

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