Chara globularis

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Stonewort 

Scientific Name
Chara globularis
Origin
New Zealand
Temperature (°C)
Aug-14
Hardness (ppm)
100-200
Light
Low - Medium
Difficulty
Easy
Notes
Widespread throughout NZ in deep water lakes down to 25 metres. Chara are found in extensive underwater meadows in clear water. A preferred vegetation in most waterways. A NZ native.
Propagation
Vegetative fragments
Source
FNZAS
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