Does dwarf hairgrass or hairgrass grow wild?

[misterpenguin4]

This might seem like a dumb question but I have seen what looks like hairgrass and dwarf hairgrass in local pond and in wetlands behind me house here in Florida. So I was wondering if it does grow wild.

 

[fort384]

Yes it does, but I believe the specific species of hair grass that we are used to seeing in the hobby have mostly come from southeast Asia.

 

[aqua_chem]

I think that most of the eleocharis sp. that we use can be found around the states, including parvula and acicularis. That being said, there are probably a dozen or more species found throughout the US, many of which will get quite large indeed.

 

[fort384]

Huh, I was under the impression that it was initially imported from Asia.

 

[misterpenguin4]

Well your replies contradict eachother but if it can be found here in the states that would be great!

 

[fort384]

lol go with Aqua_Chem. He is very wise.

 

[misterpenguin4]

Well if it eleocharis parvula. Could i put it in my tank? Thats what I already have.

 

[fort384]

Yes, you could - just be aware that there could be toxins/pesticides/etc in plants collected from the wild. The risk is low, but it is there.

 

[misterpenguin4]

Yes and there is 30-40 different species of hairgrass and dwarf hairgrass so the chances of it being parvula i would think would be slim, even if i knew how to differentiate it against the other 39 species.

 

[aqua_chem]

What state are you in?

 

[misterpenguin4]

What state are you in?

Florida

 

[aqua_chem]

Eleocharis parvula is native to Florida.

Eleocharis parvula - Species Page - ISB: Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants

You're on your own finding it and identifying it though

 

[misterpenguin4]

Wow! Haha maybe if I find some I can make some $!