Leaves 15–40(–50) mm long, usually reddish. Inflorescences several, each borne on an axis (5–)10–32(–40) mm long; bracts ovate to narrowly ovate, 2–3 mm long, longer than the flowers; stamens 2–6 per inflorescence, surrounded by c. 10–20 ovaries (female flowers); styles 3, appearing as 6 when divided. Flowers (Sep.–)Nov.–Dec.(–Feb.).
LoM, MuM, Wim, GleP, VVP, VRiv, MuF, GipP, OtP, WaP, Gold, CVU, GGr, DunT. All states except NT, Qld. Scattered in areas subjected to flooding, shallow temporary depressions and small watercourses.
Source:
Conn, B.J. (1994). Hydatellaceae. In: Walsh, N.G.; Entwisle, T.J., Flora of Victoria Vol. 2, Ferns and Allied Plants, Conifers and Monocotyledons, pp. 628–629. Inkata Press, Melbourne.
