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Micromeria brownei, commonly known as Creeping Charlie or Mint Charlie, is a versatile aquatic plant featuring small, rounded green leaves along creeping stems. It is appreciated for its rapid growth and ability to adapt to various water conditions, making it suitable for both aquariums and ponds. When allowed to reach the water surface, it may produce small flowers, adding to its ornamental appeal.
Taxonomy:
Clade:
Angiosperms
Variation:
Order:
Lamiales
Cultivar:
Class:
Synonym:
Creeping Charlie or Mint Charlie
Family:
Lamiaceae
Subfamily:
Nepetoideae
Genus
Micromeria
Species:
brownei
Aquatic Semi-aquatic
Type:
Brackish
Salt water
Freshwater
Placement:
Foreground
Midground
Background
Floating
Light level:
Low
Medium
High
CO2
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