
Water-soldier ©Dr Malcolm Storey
Water-soldier
Scientific name: Stratiotes aloides
Water-soldier grows submerged in ponds and open water, and pops up over summer, looking like the top of a pineapple! This rare plant displays white flowers and shelters many aquatic insects.
Species information
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Statistics
Height: up to 5cmConservation status
Classified as Near Threatened on the Vascular Plant Red Data List for Great Britain.