rock pool plant

Elatine · Post by **Elatine** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 7:24 pm

Hi guys,

I have repeatedly come across this plant in the different vernal rock pools on our island. It is like a miniature bamboo, I have searched identification in books but didn't find.

Any suggestions are appreciated.

Post by **MWP admin** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 11:15 am

Are you refering to the erect plant with poaceae-like leaves?

Sdravko · Post by **Sdravko** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 10:25 am

Could be something that is not restricted to rockpools, like Cynodon. wait until it flowers. There are books for the identification of grasses in the vegetative stage but they are only for real freaks.

Elatine · Post by **Elatine** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 10:41 pm

yes admin. I have seen it repeatedly in different rockpools and seems to be growing just in such habitats.
I will try to post another photo.
Thanks a lot.

Post by **MWP admin** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 9:47 am

One expert on rock pool plants is Stephan Mifsud and I gave a quick browse on his small site and actually there is a similar grass-like plant which he also did not identify!

http://www.aquatic-gardeners.org/elatine_flora.html

In my opinion it is a normal poaceae plant which is able to survive in water habitats.

HC Weber · Post by **HC Weber** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 5:13 pm

yes, I confirm MWP