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Common names
Pennywort; Whorled Pennywort; Shield Pennywort
Origins
found in S. and North America, West Indies
Description
Creeping plants with unusual leaves, hence the common name.
Ecological aspects
Marshy, boggy and wet places.
Cultivation
Undemanding but prefers a good substrate, at least moderate light. Benefits from additional CO2. Tropical or cool water aquarium. Prefers slightly acidic water conditions. Suitable for warmer ponds as a marginal plant. Can even be grown as a floating plant.
Widely used as a foreground plant.