Asian tape grass [Vallisneria asiatica]
Description
Asian tape grass is a variant of the tape grass species native to Asia. It has long, thin leaves which can reach up to 60 cm in length. The plant grows in clusters from a root system that is typically buried in sandy or muddy substrates. The Asian tape grass supports a diverse array of aquatic life, including fish, insects, and various types of waterfowl.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Seagrasses
Anthophyta
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Seagrasses
Anthophyta
|
| Order |
Eelgrasses
Zosterales
|
| Family |
Frog's-bit
Hydrocharitaceae
|
| Genus |
Tape grass
Vallisneria
|