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Aquatic macrophytes, often referred to as hydrophytes, encompass a wide range of macroscopic plants that thrive either fully or partially in water-based ecosystems. However, their populations are significantly impacted by factors such as eutrophication, sewage discharge, and industrial contaminants. Moreover, seasonal changes can lead to a marked reduction in the diversity of these aquatic plants. Consequently, it is essential to establish baseline data to assess these effects and maintain the health of aquatic ecosystems. A thorough survey was carried out to evaluate the presence of emergent macrophyte populations in the waterways of the study region, with careful documentation of the findings. The results indicate that the Jalna district is home to a rich variety of emergent macrophytes, with a total of 89 species identified. The district is particularly notable for its substantial representation of the Cyperaceae family, which comprises 35 species. Following this, the Poaceae family includes 8 species, while the Nymphaeaceae family has 5 species, and the Typhaceae family contains 4 species. Additionally, the Convolvulaceae and Graminaeae families each feature 3 species, and the Acanthaceae, Alismataceae, Amaranthaceae, Commelinaceae, Fabaceae, Plantaginaceae, and Polygonaceae families each have 2 species. Furthermore, one species was recorded from each of the following families: Apiaceae, Aponogetonaceae, Asteraceae, Boraginaceae, Brassicaceae, Cannaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Iridaceae, Juncaceae, Lythraceae, Marsileaceae, Pontederiaceae, Scrophulariaceae, Taccaceae, and Verbenaceae