Plants in the wild.

[firemedic269]

I found these plants in a stream. They look like they would make a good carpet plant since they just spread out horizontally. Can anyone tell me what they are? They grow in an are which gets flooded when the water is up after a rain. Should i put them in a tank? Thanks. For the help. View attachment 3892
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[dutchy]

Looks like Samolus parviflorus, water cabbage.

 

[firemedic269]

Really? I have not been able to find any pictures that resemble this. It's veerrrryy curious.

 

[krandall]

I am on my iPad now, but tomorrow, when I have access to my computer, I'll post photos of Samolus parviflorus in the wild.

 

[firemedic269]

That sounds great. Thank you

 

[firemedic269]

What are your thoughts on planting this in a tank? Or should it just be floated?

 

[krandall]

If it really is Samolus it should do fine. But I'm not sure. When I have found it in the wild, it is much more rosette shaped. But then again it wasn't in a crowded mass either.

I'd certainly give it a try... You'll never know if you don't.

 

[krandall]

Here are some photos of Samolus parflorus in the wild, both emersed and submersed. I think you can see why I'm not sure your plants are the same.

 

[fplata]

It's beautiful

 

[firemedic269]

Yes, I agree that these look like different plants. I have seen the ones I posted in the spring when they are submersed, and they still look very similar to the photos I posted. Hmmm so I wonder what these are

 

[Gerryd]

Perhaps this link may provide a clue or some help?

http://nativeplantsocietyneohio.org/identifying.htm