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Пистия

Scientific Name

Pistia stratiotes

One of the most interesting floating plants. It forms large rosettes of velvety scalloped leaves are bluish-green. Large specimens reach a height of 15 cm, the diameter of the rosette of leaves can reach 25 cm Root system of plants is well developed and can be lowered to a considerable depth. In weaving the roots find a great shelter to the fry of many fish. Piste widespread among fans of the aquarium. In the spring and summer, the plant develops faster and reaches the maximum size. In winter piste is growing worse.