It seems that this Hygrophila species is so far the only one in the aquarium hobby that is endemic to Africa - although this genus includes quite many exclusively African species. Hygrophila odora grows in wetlands of West Africa, e.g. on riversides.
Hygrophila odora shows a great difference between the emersed and submerged forms. In the emersed form, it is a strong marsh plant that grows to a height of almost one metre. The upright shoots have lanceolate leaves with entire margin and striking large blue-violet flowers in the upper leaf axils, which are somewhat reminiscent of sage (Salvia) flowers. The emersed stems and leaves are covered with sticky glandular hairs and have a strong odour, hence the species name H. odora.
In the submerged form, however, the plant is light green, hairless and has very decorative pinnately cut, narrow, almost fern-like leaves up to 10 cm long on tough stems. This Hygro species grows relatively slowly submerged and is well suited for moderately tall bushes in the aquarium midground.

Plant info

Type:	Stem
Origin:	Africa
Growth rate:	Medium
Height:	10 - 20+
Light demand:	Medium
CO2 :	Medium

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