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southern waternymph
Scientific Name: Najas guadalupensis ssp. guadalupensis
Family: Najadaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Southern Naiad (Najas guadalupensis)
Southern Naiad, also known as Southern Waternymph and Common Water Nymph, is an aquatic plant with the scientific name Najas guadalupensis. It is sometimes referred to as Guppy Grass, especially in aquarium contexts.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Najas guadalupensis (Spreng.) Magnus
- Family: Najadaceae (Waternymph Family), sometimes listed as Hydrocharitaceae (WATERWEED)
- Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
- Division: Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
- Synonyms: USDA Symbol: NAGU.
- Subspecies: Najas guadalupensis ssp. guadalupensis
- Other Names: Guadalupe Waternymph, Bushy Pondweed, Common Water Nymph, Southern Waternymph, Naade de la Guadeloupe.
Distribution and Habitat
Najas guadalupensis is native to the Americas. It is found in North America, including the USA (e.g., Oklahoma, Alabama, Arizona), Central America, and South America. It thrives in various aquatic environments such as:
- Springs
- Fresh and brackish lakes
- Ponds
- Canals
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is an annual herb.
- Forms dense, rooted, and submerged mats.
- Has narrow, dark green to purplish leaves.
Ecological Role
- It can colonize submerged aquatic vegetation.
Quirky Facts
- The name "Naiad" comes from Greek mythology, referring to water nymphs.
Further Information
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