Hygroryza aristata – IC612

Hygroryza aristata, commonly known as Asian watergrass, is an aquatic plant species belonging to the family Poaceae. Here are some key details about this plant:

Hygroryza aristata is a free-floating grass with long, narrow leaves that are typically green. It forms dense mats on the surface of the water.

 The roots are feathery and help the plant anchor to the substrate in shallow water or float freely. It produces small, inconspicuous flowers.

This species is native to parts of Asia, particularly Southeast Asia. It can be found in countries such as India, Bangladesh, and Thailand.

 It thrives in still or slow-moving freshwater bodies, including ponds, lakes, and rice paddies.

An aquatic grass with a creeping growth form, its leaf shoots spread across the water surface, extending from the water’s edge to the center of ponds and other water bodies, forming dense floating mats.