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Wright's Waternymph (Najas wrightiana)

Description

Najas wrightiana, the Wright's waternymph, is a submerged aquatic plant species found in lakes and streams. It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, the Bahamas, Cuba, and Venezuela. It is also considered introduced and naturalized in southern Florida.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum: Magnoliophyta

        • Class: Liliopsida

          • Order: Alismatales

            • Family: Hydrocharitaceae

              • Genus: Najas