Cryptocoryne spiralis

Cryptocoryne spiralis is a plant species belonging to the Araceae genus "Cryptocoryne".
Distribution.
Endemic to India.
Leaf morphology.
Leaves are lanceolate and extremely variable, some variations are red stems, furrows in leaf margins, pure green forms.
Inflorescence.
The flower of "C. spiralis" is within a spathe which is curled clockwise, a distinctive feature of this species.
Rhizome.
"Cryotocorne sprialis" stores nutrients in underground rhizome, during the dry season when the marshes dry out, plant survives by losing all its leaves and becoming dormant. Next season when the rains come the rhizome sprouts new leaves.