Cryptocoryne: Water Trumpets of Tropical Streams

Cryptocoryne is a genus of roughly 60 to 70 aquatic and amphibious perennial herbs in the Araceae family native to tropical Asia and New Guinea, known for forming dense colonies along streams and rivers. Their basal rosettes of varied leaf shapes and tubular spathes conceal spadices that employ insect-trapping pollination strategies, adding ecological intrigue for both aquarists and botanists.