Saururus Cernuus in jar - Aquaflora

This plant whose name means 'lizard' tail (in reference to the shape of the inforescence), belongs to the Saururacee family and originates in northern America.

It is a plant consisting of a branching creeping rhizome that can have a diameter of 1.5 cm and expanding with a lot of rapidity from it growth stems of yellowish coloring for a maximum height of 1 mt. The petilate leaves are arranged alternately, have a shaped shape and are dark green. The leaves also emanate a particular aroma, especially if rubbing. The curved spiga-shaped infloresence is formed by numerous and tiny white / cream flowers and can exceed the length of 15 cm. Flowering takes place in the summer months and lasts about twenty days. During the winter months it does not fear the frost and keeps even if in a very small form.

A very versatile very very versatile plant that fits perfectly into the moist or not poor soil of any garden even if the maximum lines is obtained by growing it in the water of the pool or Tinazza. It is more than proven as a submerged plant from the background in the ornamental aquarium even if it requires strong lighting.

The aquaterration or the marsh can be another environment to cultivate it successfully.