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Ruppia
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Ruppia, also known as the widgeonweeds, ditch grasses or widgeon grass, is the only extant genus in the family Ruppiaceae, with 11 known species. These are aquatic plants widespread over much of the world. The genus name honours Heinrich Bernhard Rupp, a German botanist (1688–1719). They are widespread outside of frigid zones and the tropics.

Ruppia maritima
species of plant

Ruppia cirrhosa
species of plant
Ruppia polycarpa
species of plant
Ruppia drepanensis
species of plant
Ruppia megacarpa
species of plant
Ruppia tuberosa
species of plant