Aquatic Plants

Types of Aquatic Plants

This section lists just a few aquatic and moisture-loving plants. They are listed alphabetically.

We've also included algae such as kelp in this section based on their niche in the environment though they are not actually plants.

Algae

Kelp

Coontail

Duckweed

Water Pennywort

Pickerelweed

Seagrass

Eelgrass

Smartweed

Reeds

Cattails

Water Hyacinth

These float on the water.

Lotus

American Lotus

Waterweeds

These grow underwater in silt, but can also float freely.

Water Lily

Wild Celery

Where Aquatic Plants Grow

This section lists some of the places aquatic and semi-aquatic plants can grow. Some are fresh water, while others may be saline.

Aquatic Environments

Ponds & Lakes

Reefs

Riparian Zones

Seagrass Meadows

Waterways

Gardens

Rain Gardens


Water Gardens


Wetlands

Estuaries

Mangroves

Peatland

Swamps

Tools & Apps

Africa

Namibia

Grants & Funding

Europe

UK

National award schemes There are a number of key organisations offering grants and advice to community based projects e.g. 

Oceana

Australia

Western Australia

Native Plant Subsidy "Native plants provide natural food sources and shelter for native animals, are water wise and can help cool your home naturally. To help you create a waterwise garden, the City of Cockburn offers native plant subsidies to both residents and schools."