Zannichellia palustris Horned pondweed (Zannichelliaceae)

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Zannichellia palustris
Horned pondweed
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The Zannichellia palustris plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Zannichelliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Horned pondweed. Some home gardeners know the variety as Z. aschersoniana. Graebn.

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Latin Name:  Zannichellia palustris
Common Name:  Horned pondweed
Family:  Zannichelliaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:

Habitat:  Still or slow-flowing fresh water, or in brackish water[200].

Propagation Notes: Seed - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed as soon as it is ripe in a pot submerged in water. The seed is likely to have a short viability if allowed to become dry. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division is easy at almost any time in the growing season[200].

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