Carolina fanwort
Cabomba caroliniana A.Gray
Cabomba caroliniana, known as Carolina fanwort, is a rhizomatous, aquatic, perennial herb native to North and South America. It has been widely distributed globally, often as an aquarium plant, and has become invasive in regions such as Europe and Australia.
Description
Cabomba caroliniana (A.Gray) is a member of the family Cabombaceae and is native to the Nearctic and Neotropical regions. It has been introduced to various parts of the world, including Europe, Australia, and parts of Asia. The species was first described in 1837 and is commonly known as Carolina fanwort. Its distribution includes regions such as Nova Scotia, Ontario, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain, and others. Due to its popularity in the aquarium trade, it has been exported widely and has established invasive populations in several non-native regions.
Other common names
Carolina fanwortfanwortCarolina Water-shieldWashington-grassWashington-plantfish-grassCarolina Water ShieldCarolina watershield
Distribution
Nova Scotia · Ontario · BR · Nearctic · Neotropical · TW · ZA · Belgium · Flemish Region · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · GB · DK · AT · HU · FR · TH · Sweden · England · Scotland · SE · RO · IN · RS · CN · ES · AU · Wadden Sea · Antioquia
Synonyms
Nectris caroliniana
