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Najas guadalupensis subsp. olivacea

Great Lakes Naiad, Guadalupe Waternymph
Other regional names: Olive Coloured Southern Naiad +1 more
  • Olive Coloured Southern Naiad
  • Olive Water Nymph
Also known as: Najas guadalupensis var. olivacea (Rosend. & Butters) R.R.Haynes +1 more
  • Najas guadalupensis var. olivacea (Rosend. & Butters) R.R.Haynes
  • Najas olivacea Rosend. & Butters
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Botanical Family: Hydrocharitaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hydroannual.

Najas guadalupensis subsp. olivacea (commonly known as Great Lakes naiad or Guadalupe waternymph) is an aquatic annual within the Hydrocharitaceae family. It is found natively in North America. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Najas guadalupensis, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Indiana, Iowa, Manitoba, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ontario, Québec, Wisconsin

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Nansei-shoto
Base Species & Variations

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