Hippuris vulgaris

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Aquatic perennial with creeping rhizome from which arise erect leafy shoots 30-60 cm. Leaves 5-8 cm, obovate to linear-lanceolate, 6-12 in a whorl. Nut 2-3 mm, ovoid, smooth. 2n = 32. Almost throughout Europe, but rare in the south-west and extreme south.