American Water Plantain

Synonyms:   Water Plantain

Scientific Name:   Alisma subcordatum


Bog plant with large oval-shaped leaves and white, three-petaled flowers.

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American Water Plantain

Genus species: Alisma subcordatum
Common Names: American Water Plantain, Water Plantain
Family Name: Alismataceae  
Aquatic or wetland perennial or annual herbs; leaves basal, simple, often with a well-developed blade and petiole.
Seed Type Angiosperm
Origin:  
Native: native to North America.
Non-native: not native to North America.
Introduced Native: native to North
America, but not Rowe Woods.
* Definitions based on the USDA
terminology
Native
Category:Wildflower
Flower Color:White
Identified by:A. Swanson
Months in Bloom  
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