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Najas wrightiana

Wright's Waternymph
Also known as: Najas multidentata W.Koch +3 more
  • Najas multidentata W.Koch
  • Najas wrightiana subsp. multidentata (W.Koch) R.T.Clausen
  • Najas wrightiana subsp. wrightiana
  • Najas wrightiana var. laxa A.Braun
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Hydrocharitaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hydroannual.

Najas wrightiana (commonly known as Wright's Waternymph) is an aquatic annual belonging to the Hydrocharitaceae family. Indigenous to North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Belize, Bolivia, Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Venezuela

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)
Florida

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