Redroot | Lachnanthes caroliniana in Family Haemodoraceae ... Aquatic Plant Species

The aquatic plant Lachnanthes caroliniana whose common name is Redroot which belongs to the family Haemodoraceae is a native plant of the USA.

Redroot is a perennial aquatic which means it grows every year or at least for more than one year. Over time it may look the worse for wear and may need to be replaced in an artifiical pond environment.

Medium green leaves are a characteristic of this pond plant. The leaves of Redroot are narrow.

Redroot produces white flowers and blooms in summer and spring

The plant can be propagated by seed or cutting.

Lachnanthes caroliniana whose common name is Redroot blooms in summer and spring

Lachnanthes caroliniana belongs to the plant family Haemodoraceae. Like most aquatic plants Redroot needs a lot of good light to grow at its best. It grows quickly.

Redroot can reach a height of 6 feet.