Hygrophila balsamica

Scientific name Hygrophila balsamica
IUCN category LC
Family Acanthaceae
Genus Hygrophila
Hygrophila balsamica Hygrophila balsamica

Introduction

Hygrophila balsamica is a fresh water plant.

Who is it?

Morphology

  • height
    10 - 20 cm
  • height
    10 - 20 cm

How to recognize Hygrophila balsamica ?

Hygrophila balsamica measures between 10 and 20 cm. This plant is unicolore with a predominantly vert body.

Biology

  • Environment
    fresh water
  • Type
    Palustres
  • Growth
    not specified
  • Multiplication

Harmless species

This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.

Where to find it?

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

Biotope presentation

The acidification of water comes from the decomposition of plants. This phenomenon changes the color of the water, which tends to turn brown. In some areas particularly rich in organic matter, the water is so dark that it is called "black water".

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