Amazon Frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum)

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Contents 1 Alternative Names and variants 1.1 Other similar species 2 Environment Specifics 3 Notes 4 Pictures 5 External links

Alternative Names and variants

Amazon Frogbit, South American Frogbit

Other similar species

• Hydrocharis morsus-ranae - European Frogbit
• Limnobium spongia - American Frogbit

Environment Specifics

Requires good light, a mature tank preferably receiving fertilisation and slow to medium water flow.

Notes

Very handy plant to give shade and security to small fish or fry. The long roots provide a growth medium for infusoria an important food for small fish.

Pictures

Topside view

Underside view

External links

• Tropica
• Plant Geek
• Wikipedia
• Aquatic Plant Central
• The Krib