The floral biodiversity of Tech Lane pond
In spring 2026 the eco teams of VIB-UGent have planted a range of species at the Tech Lane pond. The plant action transforms a managed water body into a resilient, native aquatic ecosystem by increasing structural biodiversity, improving water quality through plant‑driven nutrient regulation, and enabling long‑term biodiversity gains across multiple species groups.
Shore (above water)
1) Dagkoekoeksbloem/Red campion (Silene dioica)
2) Echte koekoeksbloem/Ragged-robin (Silene flos-cuculi)
3) Pinksterbloem/Cuckoo flower (Cardamine pratensis)
4) Echte valeriaan/Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
Shallow and deep water (baskets)
1) Gele plomp/Yellow water-lily (Nuphar lutea)
2) Veenwortel/Longroot smartweed (Persicaria amphibia)
3) Drijvend fonteinkruid/Floating pondweed (Potamogeton natans)
4) Watergentiaan/Fringed water-lily (Nymphoides peltata)
5) Waterviolier/Water violet (Hottonia palustris)
Shore (underwater)
1) Waterzuring/Water dock (Rumex hydrolapathum)
2) Pennigkruid/Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia)
3) Gewone dotterbloem/Kingcup (Caltha palustris)
4) Gele lis/Yellow flag (Iris pseudacorus)
5) Beekpunge/Brooklime (Veronica beccabunga)
Shore (underwater)
6) Waterdrieblad/Bogbean (Menyanthes trifoliata)
7) Kalmoes/Sweet flag (Acorus calamus)
8) Zwanenbloem/Flowering rush (Butomus umbellatus)
9) Pijlkruid/Arrowhead (Sagittaria sagittifolia)