Quillwort (Isoetaceae)

Quillwort

Quillwort are aquatic or semi-aquatic, perennial plants resembling tufts of grass. They possess distinctive, needle-like leaves that emerge directly from a short, corm-like base, equipped with root-like structures anchoring them in muddy substrates. These adaptations allow quillwort to thrive in nutrient-poor, often submerged environments, making efficient use of limited resources in their aquatic habitats.

Scientific classification

Family

Quillwort (Isoetaceae)

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