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| Limnophila aquatica | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus: | Limnophila |
| Species: | L. aquatica |
| Binomial name | |
| Limnophila aquatica | |
Limnophila aquatica, known commonly as the giant ambulia, is a plant belonging to the family Plantaginaceae. Limnophila aquatica grows naturally in Asia, Sri Lanka and India and is characterised by its fine leaves and bushy, pine-like appearance. [1] In the aquarium it grows best in medium or very high lighting, preferably in acidic conditions. It can grow to a height of 9-20 inches, and its width can vary from 3-6 inches. [2]