Floating crystalwort (Riccia fluitans)

Floating crystalwort

Floating crystalwort is an aquatic plant. It is often found floating in ponds. Floating crystalwort, or Riccia fluitans, is frequently used by aquarium enthusiasts as a shelter for live-bearing fish. It grows quickly, especially in direct sunlight.

Scientific classification

Species

Floating crystalwort (Riccia fluitans)

Complex thalloid liverworts

Phylum

Hepatics

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Perennial

Lifespan

Moss

Plant Type

1 cm to 5 cm

Plant Height

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Sunlight Requirements

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