Description
Isoetes wormaldii (also called Wormald's Quillwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen, aquatic plant. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It typically grows in shallow water, such as lakes, ponds, and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Isoetes wormaldii is used as an ornamental plant in water gardens and aquatic landscapes. It is also used as a food source for fish, birds, and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isoetes wormaldii has small, greenish-yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Where to Find Isoetes wormaldii
Isoetes wormaldii can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and shallow ponds in the western United States and Canada.