Lilaeopsis Brasiliensis

You may be more familiar with the common name of Lilaeopsis Brasiliensis: the Brazilian Micro Sword. The latter is certainly easier to pronounce. Even if you haven’t heard its name, you’ve likely seen this carpet plant in the foreground of a freshwater aquarium.

Also known as Carpet Grass, Copragrass, and Micro Sword Grass, the lush plant grows out not up, topping off at only 3 inches (7.6 cm). This smaller size makes it one of the few plants that can be grown even in a micro tank.