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Chrysopogon zizanioides or commonly known as Vetiver.
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Alternanthera Philoxeroides or commonly known as Alligator weed.
Alligator weed has extremely vigorous growth and great tolerance of normal control measures. Planted minimally. Good fodder for cattle.
Sources: This is commonly available in existing wetlands. Easy to transplant. Check Puttenahalli wetland, JP nagar.
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Typha Augustifolia or commonly known as Bull Rush.
It is planted on the beach of the wetland. It has a high nutrient absorption rate
Sources: This is also commonly available in existing wetlands in Bangalore. Easy to transplant.
Check Jakkur Wetland, Jakkur lake.
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Nelumbo nucifera or commonly known as Indian Lotus
Free floating aquatic plant. It is planted at the botoom of the wetland and floats up. Regulates temperatures of water and reduces evaporation losses.
Sources: This is available in all major nurseries near Big Banyan Tree, Kengeri and on Kanakapura Road
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Azolla Pinnata or commonly known as Mosquito Fern
Free floating aquatic plant. Generates nitrogen and is great fodder and a fertilizer. It absorbs certain amount of lead in water.
Sources: This is commonly available in existing wetlands. Easy to transplant. Regular harvesting of Azolla happens at Puttenahalli wetland, JP nagar.
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