Lagarosiphon [Lagarosiphon]

Description

Lagarosiphon is a genus of aquatic plants known for its invasive species, particularly Lagarosiphon major, often called curly waterweed. These plants have long, spiraling stems and small, crowded leaves, which can form dense mats in freshwater bodies. While they provide habitat and food for some aquatic species, their rapid growth can lead to significant ecological and economic problems, hindering water flow and affecting native biodiversity.

Species
African Elodea
African Elodea [Lagarosiphon major]
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Curly Waterweed
Curly Waterweed [Lagarosiphon muscoides]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Seagrasses
Anthophyta
Class Seagrasses
Anthophyta
Order Turtle Grasses
Hydrocharitales
Family Frog's-bit
Hydrocharitaceae
Statistics
  • Species 2