Ruppia cirrhosa (syn. Ruppia spiralis), spiral tasselweed, is a species of aquatic plant in the pondweed family, with a cosmopolitan distribution, that grows in brackish to saline waters. It has long, thin leaves that often form a dense layer under the surfaces of coastal ditches, lakes and lagoons. The flowers are tiny and petal-less, and produce pollen that is dispersed by the wind or floating on the water. The name refers to its ability to produce a long, coiled stalk to the fruiting inflorescence, which is not often seen.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Spiral Tasselweed being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Alismatales
- Family
- Ruppiaceae
- Genus
- Ruppia
- Species
- Ruppia cirrhosa
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