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Moderate
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High
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Type: Unknown
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Brackish:
Yes
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Foreground
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Glosso
Glossostigma elatinoides
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Family: Scrophulariaceae
Also known as:
[ Scientific ] Tricholoma elatinoides
Region: Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania
CareNeeds a nutrient rich substrate as well as high light. With this it will stay low and form a good carpet. With light deficiency it will grow up, towards the light.
Propagation by runners.
Images:
Links:
Stigma movement - by Curt Dunaway
When the stigma on the flower of this plant is touched it triggers a mechanisim that moves it to expose the anther. This is a 17 second video that shows this movement in both real speed and slow motion.
Glosso article - by Aquoi
A great refrence for those that want to learn more about this plants. Includes planting tips, lighting and nutrient help.
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