Description
Isoetes piedmontana (also called Piedmont Quillwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen, aquatic plant. It is native to the eastern United States, and is found in shallow, alkaline lakes and ponds. It has a short stem and long, narrow leaves that are arranged in a rosette. The leaves are light green in color and have a quill-like texture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isoetes piedmontana has small, greenish-brown flowers that are borne in cone-like structures. The seeds are small, brown, and cone-shaped. The seedlings are small, green, and cone-shaped.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isoetes piedmontana is propagated by spore or bulbil production. The spores are sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. The bulbils can be planted directly in moist soil and kept in a warm, humid environment.