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‘Water Lettuce’ Floating Plants
‘Water Lettuce’, also known ‘Shell Flower’, floats while absorbing nutrients from the air and water. The shell-like rosettes of pulpy and hairy leaves have a spiral look. The long white feathery roots dangle in the water providing a safe place for spawning fish.
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Description
Water lettuce, also known as shell flower, is a type of aquatic plant that floats on the surface of water. It is characterized by its lettuce-like leaves that form a rosette shape. Water lettuce is commonly found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving rivers. It is known for its ability to absorb excess nutrients from the water, which helps in maintaining water quality. However, it can also become invasive and disrupt the natural balance of ecosystems if not properly managed.
| Preferred Growing Conditions |
6+ hrs/day direct sunlight. |
|---|---|
| Edibility or Toxicity |
Water lettuce contains calcium oxalate crystals that can cause burning sensations in the mouth and throat, especially when eaten raw. |
| Botanical Name |
Pistia stratiotes |
The table below shows the estimated shipping and pick-up weeks for destinations to USA states. These dates can change depending on weather and how strong the plants are at that time.
For example, a wet spring will have many clouds leading to less sunshine. Thus, the plants may need a bit longer to grow strong enough for transplanting and transit. With the planet heating up, a warm spring may help the plants grow strong enough to ship before the dates in this table.
| Week | States |
|---|---|
| End of April: | FL, LA, TX |
| First Week of May: | AL, AZ, GA, MS, NM, OK |
| Second Week of May: | AR, CA, NV, NC, SC, TN |
| Third Week of May: | CO, KS, KY, MO, UT, VA, WV |
| Fourth Week of May: | AK, CT, DE, DC, ID, IL, IN, IA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NY, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SD, VT, WA, WI, WY |
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