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There are given some aquatic plants. Complete their names.

1. Its leaves are floating on the surface of the water. It is found

in muddy and shallow water. It has large flowers with circular
leaves.
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2. It is a floating plant. It has very thick leaves. The leaves are

light dull green, hairy and ridged. There are no leaf stalks. Its
roots are light-coloured and feathery. Its flowers are
inconspicuous.

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3. It is a common flaoting plant found in ponds, marshes, lakes
and streams. It is usually seen in thick mats covering the

surface of the water. It does not have stems and leaves.

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4. It is a submerged aquatic plant. The stems grow up to 1–2 m

long. The leaves are arranged in whorls of two to eight around
the stem.

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5. It is floating plant that grows in all types of freshwaters. They
vary in size from a few inches to over three feet tall. They have
showy lavender flowers. Their leaves are founded and leathery,
attached to spongy and sometimes inflated stalks. The plant
has dark feathery roots.

W T R H A C T H

6. It is a submerged aquatic plant with long, ribbon-like leaves.
its leaves have rounded tips. Its small, white female flowers
reach the surface on long, submerged flower stalks. It is a

popular aquarium plant.
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