Spiny Naiad (Najas marina)
Spiny Naiad (Najas marina) is an aquatic plant found in freshwater habitats worldwide, characterized by its submerged growth and toothed leaves.
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Keep submerged in fresh to brackish water.
Soil
Grows rooted in sand, mud, or gravelly substrates at the bottom of water bodies.
Temperature
Prefers moderate temperatures.
Habitat
Aquatic
Fertilizer
Not typically required.
Care Requirements
Full sun to partial shade.
Adequate light is essential for growth.
Keep submerged in fresh to brackish water.
Maintain consistent water levels.
Grows rooted in sand, mud, or gravelly substrates at the bottom of water bodies.
Prefers moderate temperatures.
Ideal range 15-25 °C.
Aquatic
Not typically required.
Absorbs nutrients from water and substrate.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Aquatic
Plant Environment
Aquatic
Lifespan
Annuals
Plant Height
0.2-1 m
Spread
0.2-1 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Seeds overwinter
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Submerged, linear to lanceolate, toothed margins
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderAlismatales
- familyHydrocharitaceae
- genusNajas
- speciesNajas marina
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No