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Narrow Leafed Chain Sword

Alismataceae

North, Central, and South America

Medium - High

5.5 - 8

Moderate

Rosette

Fast

Yes

Fore - Midground

Bare Root, Potted

Description:

Echinodorus tenellus is a great sword plant to be used in foreground or midground areas of the aquarium.  Echinodorus tenellus spreads by runners and can form a nice carpet in the foreground areas of the aquarium.  Echinodorus tenellus is a native plant to North America. 

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