[Coinbug88]

Hi all-

Long time lurker and new member

Photo attached is of an unknown plant found in rural southern Indiana in small pond fed by cave spring that I transplanted into my tropical tank.

Unusual in that it was bright green in Feb. with carpeting characteristics and a thick root mat.

I have a low-medium light 75g tropical tank and it is growing amazingly well. Really bright green leaves and amazing growth. Ottos and corys love hanging out in it For reference, unable to keep most higher light plants like baby tears etc.

Anyone know what it is? Done many searches but I am stumped. Probably not anything special but would like to know. Thanks!

 

[Tinanti]

Probably Myosotis scorpioides, aka forget-me-not. Introduced. Comes up early. There's also M. laxa, a native species. Can't say for certain from photo and with no flowers.

 

[Coinbug88]

Yes I think you are exactly right. Definitely a Myosotis of some kind. To your point I think it is scorpioides, but laxa is still a possibility until I get some flowers to be 100% sure.

Thank you for your help. Was totally stumped!

 

[AWolf]

I'm intrigued. I live in Virginia and see it grows wild here as well. But if I don't find it around the ponds or lakes, I assume plant nurseries might carry it.? I wonder how long it will last under water completely. Will definitely keep an eye out for this one. Nice find! Spring is here, so I'm off to the lakes!