Eelgrasses
Botanical name: Vallisneria
Eelgrasses
Botanical name: Vallisneria
Description
An aquatic genus growing in freshwater ponds and lakes, eelgrasses have unusual flowers: the male flowers grow underwater, detaching to surface when mature, while female flowers grow on the surface like those of water lilies. Some species have been domesticated for the aquarium trade. 
Species of Eelgrasses
Tape grass
Tape grass (Vallisneria spiralis) is a tropical or subtropical plant that is commonly cultivated in aquariums. The leaves range in color from pale green to reddish and can grow up to 91 cm long. Vallisneria spiralis easily spreads and is considered an invasive introduced species in some regions.
American eelgrass
Other names for american eelgrass (Vallisneria americana) include water celery and tapegrass. This looks spectacular in aquariums. Plant it in soil covered by sand and give it full light. The temperature should be between 18 degrees Celsius and 20 degrees Celsius.
Vallisneria natans
An aquatic genus growing in freshwater ponds and lakes, vallisneria natans have unusual flowers: the male flowers grow underwater, detaching to surface when mature, while female flowers grow on the surface like those of water lilies. Some species have been domesticated for the aquarium trade.
Vallisneria australis
An aquatic genus growing in freshwater ponds and lakes, vallisneria australis have unusual flowers: the male flowers grow underwater, detaching to surface when mature, while female flowers grow on the surface like those of water lilies. Some species have been domesticated for the aquarium trade.
Scientific Classification
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