Nymphoides macrospermum

(Nymphoides macrospermum)

Description

Nymphoides macrospermum is a critically endangered aquatic plant of the family Menyanthaceae endemic to Alwaye in Kerala, India. It is an annual herb which has been observed in paddy fields, lagoons and slowly flowing streams.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum:

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order:Asterales

Family:Menyanthaceae

Genus:Nymphoides

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