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needleleaf waternymph
Scientific Name: Najas filifolia
Family: Najadaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names: FL (slender naiad)
Najas filifolia: Needleleaf Waternymph
Najas filifolia, commonly known as Needleleaf Waternymph, is an aquatic plant belonging to the genus Najas. It is also known as Slender Naiad.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Najas filifolia R.R. Haynes
- Family: Najadaceae (also referenced as Hydrocharitaceae)
- Synonyms: Najas ancistrocarpa auct. non Magnus (misapplied)
Distribution and Habitat
Najas filifolia is described as a rare and little-known species. It has been found in Alabama and Florida within the United States.
Morphological Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass)
- Duration: Annual
- The plant has slender stems, about 20 cm long, that are submerged in water.
Ecological Role
- The text notes the plant is native and, in some cases, listed as Threatened-State.
Additional Information
- Discover Life has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Najas filifolia.