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Curly waterweed

Lagarosiphon major

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (13 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇯🇵 Japan 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)
Class
Liliopsida (百合纲)
Order
Alismatales (泽泻目)
Family
Hydrocharitaceae
Genus
Lagarosiphon
Species
Lagarosiphon major (Curly waterweed)

Names in Other Languages

French Elodée à feuilles alternes
German Große Wechselblatt-Wasserpest

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植物
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木兰植物门
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百合纲
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泽泻目
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Hydrocharitaceae
Family
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Lagarosiphon
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Curly waterweed?
The scientific name of Curly waterweed is Lagarosiphon major. It belongs to the genus Lagarosiphon.
Where does Curly waterweed live?
Curly waterweed is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (13 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand).. Countries include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands.
What family does Curly waterweed belong to?
Curly waterweed (Lagarosiphon major) belongs to the genus Lagarosiphon, which is part of the taxonomic family Hydrocharitaceae.
What kingdom does Curly waterweed belong to?
Curly waterweed (Lagarosiphon major) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

Native Range — 16 Countries

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Genus Lagarosiphon — 1 Species

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Curly waterweed
Lagarosiphon major
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