Common Name: Curly Waterweed
Latin Name: Lagarosiphon Major
Type: Semi-evergreen submerged aquatic
perennial
Location: Fletcher Moss Gardens
Ultimate height: Up to 10cm
Ultimate spread: Between 0.5 - 1m
Located Lagarosiphon Major height: N/A
Overall shape: Columnar shape
Leaf Shape: Dark green curved linear leaves
with a slight lanceolate shape
Bark: Clusters of branched stems are formed
Preferred soil type: Flourishes in Loam soil,
a combination of sand and clay
Fruit/Flowers: Produces pinkish
tubular flowers in summer
Distribution: Lagarosiphon Major is native to
South Africa and its waters
I located the Lagarosiphon Major
within a natural pond-like environment in Fletcher Moss Gardens. Initially Its
condition was difficult to establish as it is an aquatic plant however, I
managed to retrieve some of it from within the pond. It seemed to be in good
health, although the muddy conditions of the water may have proven to have been
a distraction to its correct health status. Due to the mass of this
specie growing within the pond, I can only assume that it was of a healthy
condition. The specie may have been planted to allow a place of
good habitat for water dwelling insects and animals, or simply
for aesthetics of the area.
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