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yerba de zanja
Scientific Name: Ruppia anomala
Family: Ruppiaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Ruppia anomala: Yerba de Zanja
Ruppia anomala, commonly known as Yerba de Zanja, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the genus Ruppia and the family Ruppiaceae.
Considerations for Pets
- As a forb/herb, Yerba de Zanja is a non-woody plant. Consider this if your pet tends to ingest plant material.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Ruppia anomala Ostenf.
- Nomenclatural Reference: Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 1915, xlii. 359 (1916).
- Rank: Species
Common Names
- Yerba de Zanja
- Ditch-grass (Ruppia maritima, mentioned in proximity, also known as Yerba de Zanja)
Morphological Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Forb/herb - Perennial (a non-woody plant that is not a grass).
Habitat and Distribution
- Found in aquatic environments, specifically mentioned in proximity to ditches ("zanja" meaning ditch in Spanish).
Ecological Role
- Observed to form colonies as a submerged aquatic plant.
Associated Organisms
- Landscape Fabric such as that used for Preen Weed Control is recommended.
- Susceptible to fungal infections.
- Can be affected by pests.
Further Information
- Information available on planting, care, companion plants, and pest control from gardening resources.
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