Northern water plantain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Northern water plantain |
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Alisma
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triviale
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Alisma triviale, the northern water plantain, is a perennial semi-aquatic or aquatic plant in the water-plantain family (Alismataceae) that is native to Canada (including the Northwest Territories), the United States (including Alaska), and Northern Mexico.
Description
It is a perennial herb that ranges in height from 1-3 ft. Each plant has long-petioled, lanceolate and linear leaves that grow in a clump. A flowering stem rises between them. The flowers have 3 green sepals and 3 white or pink-tinged petals.
Distribution and habitat
This plant is widely distributed throughout North America, ranging from Northern Mexico through the Northwest Territories of Canada.
It grows in shallow water or mud.
See also
In Spanish: Alisma triviale para niños
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