Eelgrass facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Eelgrass |
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Hydrocharitaceae
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Vallisneria
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Vallisneria is a genus of freshwater aquatic plant. It is often called eelgrass, tape grass or vallis. It grows submereged in water. It has thin leaves like a ribbon, which allows water currents to pass through without damaging the leaves.
See also
In Spanish: Vallisneria para niños
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