TL;DR | Shore weed (Littorella uniflora) is a rare, native aquatic plant that is at home on the boundary between land and water. This evergreen plant grows as a compact rosette along nutrient-poor banks, dune pools and fens. Its unique shape, sturdy leaves and ability to survive underwater without flowering make it an interesting choice for the ecological pond.
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Bankweed is a special little plant that has a permanent home in nutrient-poor wetlands, fens and dune ponds. This small, rare plant is not easily noticed but plays an important role in the biodiversity of natural ponds. With its compact growth habit, remarkably sturdy leaves and ability to survive underwater, Bankweed is a unique asset for any ecologically designed pond.
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Shore weed grows from short rhizomes that form offshoots. Compact rosettes form from these offshoots and may loosely expand along wet banks or at the bottom of shallow water. In fully submerged conditions, the plant remains vegetatively active but does not flower.
On the border of dry and wet conditions, Bankweed can actually bloom. The inflorescence is a combination of long male flowers on filamentous stems and one to three female flowers at the base. Pollination is by wind, with the feather-shaped stigmas collecting pollen from the air.
Naturally, you can find Bankweed on:
In the Netherlands, the species still occurs regularly on the Wadden Islands and in Zeeland, but elsewhere it has declined sharply. In Belgium, the plant is even very rare.
Bankweed is not often chosen for traditional garden ponds, but it fits perfectly into ecological, clean water environments with little nutrition. Due to its evergreen nature and preference for clean, clear waters, it helps maintain a stable and ecologically healthy pond environment.
Note that the plant requires little nutrition and does not like nutrient-rich water. In an over-fertilised pond with many fish, Bankweed will not feel at home.
Bankweed is not a typical pond plant. This species is meant for the true lover of natural pond biotopes. It is rare, hardy and ecologically valuable. Those who want to enrich a nutrient-poor pond with a native species with few requirements will find a reliable ally in Bankweed.
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