The Diplazium Stratiotes is an extremely scarce, modest plant and can be found virtually anywhere. It blooms in early spring. It has wide, needle leaves, which are usually light green. It also grows large flowers, which can be light red, dark grey, dark silver, light silver and dark yellow. These plants grow in huge groups, but it's tricky to control and maintain their growth. They can be used as an anesthetic. As a defense mechanism the Diplazium Stratiotes grows stinging hairs, like a nettle. They rely on self pollination to reproduce. Once pollinated, they grow small, inedible fruits.