Stonewort | Nitella spp. in Family Nymphaeaceae ... Aquatic Plant Species

The aquatic plant Nitella spp. whose common name is Stonewort which belongs to the family Nymphaeaceae is a native plant of the USA.

Stonewort 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 Stonewort are narrow.

Nitella spp. or Stonewort does not produce any meaningful flowers.

The plant can be propagated by seed or cutting.

Nitella spp. whose common name is Stonewort blooms in summer and spring

Nitella spp. belongs to the plant family Nymphaeaceae . Like most aquatic plants Stonewort needs a lot of good light to grow at its best. It grows at a moderate rate.

Stonewort can reach a height of 4 feet.