Echinodorus Palifolius

Echinodorus palifolius or Mexican sword plant (scientific name: Echinodorus palifolius) is a perennial plant in the family Alismataceae, native to Brazil, Peru, Uruguay and Mexico. It is found in rivers and wetlands and grows to 50 cm in height. The above water leaves are larger than the submerged leaves and are about 1 m long. The watery leaves are ovoid with long petioles, while the sunken leaves are oval with short petioles. The leaf margins are full margins. The flowers are small, three-petaled, with about 10 rings around the stem. It produces emaciated fruits after flowering. It is used as an ornamental plant. 

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