Althenia filiformis

Althenia filiformis is a member of the Potamogetonaceae family, a group of aquatic plants. The species was formally described in 1829 by F.Petit. Its geographic distribution is limited to France and Italy, where it is found in its natural habitat. The genus Althenia includes several species characterized by their aquatic or semi-aquatic adaptations. Althenia filiformis contributes to the biodiversity of the Potamogetonaceae family in the regions where it occurs.