An upright water plant that forms green 'forests' in the shallow lakes and bogs of the plateau, up to 5,000 m.
- Group: Plant
- Plant type: Wetland
- Habitats: Lakes, bogs, streams
- Regions: Ü Tsang, Kham, Amdo
Habitat and distribution
Still and slow-flowing water, lakes, bogs and stream banks from near sea level to 5,000 m (Flora of China), including the Dzoge (Ch: Ruoergai) wetlands.
Recorded in Ü-Tsang, Kham, Amdo.
Ecological and cultural significance
A characteristic plant of plateau lakes and bogs.
Threats
Wetland drainage on the plateau (see Dzoge wetlands) removes its habitat.
Conservation
Listed as Least Concern by the IUCN (global assessment).