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Guadalupe waternymph
Scientific Name: Najas guadalupensis ssp. olivacea
Family: Najadaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Guadalupe Water-nymph (Najas guadalupensis)
Najas guadalupensis, commonly known as Guadalupe water-nymph, is an aquatic plant found in the Americas.
Considerations for Pets
- Some sources indicate a "No" rating for safety with dogs.
Considerations for Children
- Some sources indicate a "No" rating for safety with children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Najadaceae (Water-nymph Family)
- Scientific Name: Najas guadalupensis (Spreng.) Magnus
- Subspecies:
- Najas guadalupensis subsp. guadalupensis
- Najas guadalupensis subsp. olivacea (Rosend. & Butters) Haynes & C.B. Hellquist
- Najas guadalupensis subsp. muenscheri
- Synonyms: Caulinia guadalupensis Spreng.
- Alternative Scientific Names: Najas guadalupensis (Spreng.) Magnus
Common Names
- Guadalupe Water-nymph
- Southern Water-nymph
- Common Water-nymph
- Southern Naiad
- Florida Waternymph
- Muenscher's Waternymph
- Bushy Pondweed
- Grass Leaved Water Nymph
- Ricefield Waternymph
- Slender Water-nymph
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the Americas.
- Found in locations such as Minnesota, Arizona, Alabama, and Florida.
- Can be found in open water areas.
Morphological Characteristics
- Annual herb.
Quirky Facts
- The plant inspired the Mexican myth for the Guadalupe.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS database
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Garden Guides
- IPNI record (GCI)