Flora of New Zealand Series

Leaves all submersed, very narrow-linear, ± 1 mm wide, numerous transverse veins usually visible; stipules adnate below to leaf. Spike 2-4 cm long, discontinuous. Achenes rounded, without prominent keel or beak, light pinkish-brown.

N., S. In hard and brackish waters, usually near the coast.

FL. 1-2. FT. 1-3.