About Ottelia alismoides (L.) Pers.
Ottelia alismoides (L.) Pers., commonly called duck lettuce, is an aquatic plant species native to Asia and northern Australia. This species is listed as endangered in China and Japan, due to habitat loss and habitat deterioration. In contrast, it is classified as an invasive weed in America. The genome of Ottelia alismoides has been sequenced, producing a 6.45 Gb genome assembly. This assembly supports research into the species' unusual carbon metabolism mechanisms, and also assists with its genetic conservation.
