Vallisneria spiralis Eel grass (Hydrocharitaceae) Evergreen perennial

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Vallisneria spiralis
Eel grass
Evergreen perennial
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The Vallisneria spiralis plant species is found in Europe. Naturalized in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Hydrocharitaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Eel grass.

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Latin Name:  Vallisneria spiralis
Common Name:  Eel grass
Family:  Hydrocharitaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

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Habitat:  Still and flowing water[50]. In Britain it is found in ponds that are heated by the effluent from mills[17].

Cultivation Notes: A water plant for a large aquarium or for deep water outdoors[1], it prefers slightly acid conditions in a sunny position[200]. This species is not very hardy in Britain, though it should succeed outdoors in the mildest areas of the country[200]. A valuable water oxygenator[200]. The leaves can be up to 1 metre long[1]. Dioecious, male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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