Vallisneria spiralis

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Vallisneria spiralis, drawing of Erasmus Darwin

Vallisneria spiralis ( German name: screw Vallis water or screw) is a water plant. Which belongs to the frog bite plants flowering plant belonging to the genus Vallisneria.

In the aquarium the plant is used for planting aquarium.

Description

Vallisneria spiralis is a water plant with up to 50 cm long and 1-2 cm broad, ribbon-like leaves which forms about 10 cm long stolons.

Dissemination

Vallisneria spiralis is a widespread invasive plant, its original distribution area is unclear. They are found from southern Europe to Indochina and Africa.