Freshwater
Marsh mermaidweed
Proserpinaca palustris
Haloragaceae
Facts
Care
- Growth form
- Under water
- Placement
- Midground, Background
- Light
- High
- CO₂
- Needed
- Growth
- Medium
- Difficulty
- Demanding
- Height
- Up to 40 cm
Range
Native
Lives wild in Bahamas, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, and 4 more countries.
More about the species
Description
Proserpinaca palustris, the marsh mermaidweed or common mermaid-weed, is a species of flowering plant in the watermilfoil family (Haloragaceae). It is found in North America, the Caribbean, and Central America.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Trixis palustris
Articles
All articles
Lighting: how long and how bright3 min read
How many hours the light should be on, why more light does not mean better plants, and how to avoid algae.
How to set up a South American aquarium4 min read
Soft, acidic water, subdued light, sand, roots and fallen leaves: how to set up a biotope aquarium from the Amazon and the rivers around it.
How to set up a Central American aquarium5 min read
Hard, alkaline water, sand and rock: an aquarium from the rivers and lakes of Mexico and Central America, with cichlids and livebearers.
How to set up a North American aquarium5 min read
Streams and ponds in North America are often cool. How to set up an aquarium without a heater, with pygmy sunfish, shiners and darters.