Example of a hygromorph (water adapted morphology) plant living on riverbanks. The anatomy of this species reflects the frequent exposure to flooding and the humid environment: presence of aerenchym in the root, leaves lacking a cuticula, protruding stomata on both adaxial and abaxial side. Information on ecological research on plants from flooded area: http://www-eco.sci.kun.nl/expploec/stage-john.htm