Hydrilla verticilatta

Very tolerant plant with fast growth, 3 to 9 leaves per knot.

Hydrilla Verticilatta is an aquatic plant belonging to the Hydrangeaceae family. It is characterized by its dark green, lanceolate and narrow leaves, arranged in rosette around the main rod. These leaves are fitted with small hooks on their lower edge, which allow them to cling to the substrate.

The Hydrilla Verticilatta rod is often floating, but can also be immersed in the water. It can reach a height of several meters, depending on the conditions of growth. The plant also produces white or yellow flowers, which appear in summer.

Hydrilla Verticilatta is an invasive plant, which can easily spread in aquatic environments. It can cause problems in lakes and rivers by forming thick carpets, which limit the growth of other plants and harm aquatic life. Due to these negative effects, Hydrilla Verticilatta is often considered an aquatic weed.