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Muenscher's waternymph
Scientific Name: Najas guadalupensis ssp. muenscheri
Family: Najadaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Najas guadalupensis subsp. muenscheri
Also known as Muenscher's Waternymph, this aquatic plant belongs to the Water-nymph Family (Najadaceae).
Common Names
- Muenscher's Waternymph
- Southern Naiad
- Southern Water-nymph
- Florida Waternymph
- Guadalupe Waternymph
- Common Water Nymph
- Hudson River Mermaid Weed
- Mermaid Weed Naiad
- Naade de la Guadeloupe
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Najas guadalupensis (Spreng.) Magnus subsp. muenscheri (R.T. Clausen) Haynes & C.B. Hellquist
- Family: Najadaceae (Water-nymph Family)
- Synonyms:
- Najas guadalupensis var. muenscheri (R.T. Clausen) R.R. Haynes
- Najas muenscheri R.T. Clausen
Considerations for Pets
- The text includes a "Safe Plant Rating" that indicates this plant may not be safe for dogs.
Considerations for Children
- The text includes a "Safe Plant Rating" that indicates this plant may not be safe for children.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth Habit: Forb/herb
- Duration: Annual
Distribution and Habitat
- Origin: North America
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Can hybridize with Najas flexilis to produce hybrid waternymph.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Profile: [USDA PLANTS logo]
- IPNI (International Plant Names Index) record (GCI) for Najas guadalupensis (Spreng.) Magnus.
- Garden Guides
- portail-jardin.com