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Diodia virginiana

DiĆ³dia virginiĆ”na

Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Diodia

Difficulty

Medium

Light

Medium to High

Usage

Background
Midground

Ideal Conditions

Nutrients

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L
Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L
Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L
Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L

Description

Diodia virginiana is a perennial plant native to the southeastern United States and southern Florida, commonly found growing on roadsides, ditches, pond edges, and rivulet banks. Its emersed form exhibits a creeping to upright growth habit, with alternate lanceolate leaves. The plant produces small white flowers with four narrow, acuminate, and hirsute petals that are approximately 3-4 mm in length.

Diodia virginiana

Growth Rate

Medium

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