Aquatic Plants

Aquatic plants grow in the river, pound and lake. They usually are under the soil of the water. Their stems will stretch out of the surface of the water, the leaves and flower will expand as well. There are many types of aquatic plant. Some has wide leaves, some are long and narrow.

In Taiwan, one of famous aquatic plants named Victoria amazonica. It has huge leaf, like a round plate. The diameter of its leaf can up to two meter. Therefore, it is known as the king of the aquatic plants. Currently, there are three categories in Taiwan. They are Victoria amazonica, Victoria cruziana, and Victoria mattogrossensis.