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Pistia stratiotes variegated
Botanical details
- Family
- Araceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Pistia
- Genus description
A genus of just one species of aquatic plant present in most tropical and sub-tropical fresh waterways due to both natural and human introduction. It is considered invasive and also offers a breeding ground for mosquitos. The rosettes of leaves are thick, soft and hairy and flowers pink-purple
- Name status
Correct
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