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, also known as the northern water plantain, is a cool plant that loves water! It's a type of perennial plant, which means it lives for more than two years. You can find it growing in or near water in places like Canada, the United States, and even Northern Mexico. It belongs to a plant family called Alismataceae, which is known for water plants.
What It Looks Like
The northern water plantain is a plant that comes back every year. It can grow to be about 1 to 3 feet tall. Each plant has long leaves that look like thin blades or spear tips. These leaves grow together in a bunch.
From the center of the leaves, a tall stem grows up. This stem holds the plant's flowers. The flowers are small and pretty. They have three green parts called sepals. They also have three petals that are usually white. Sometimes, these petals might have a light pink color.
Where It Grows
This plant is found all over North America. You can see it from Northern Mexico all the way up to the Northwest Territories in Canada.
It likes to grow in wet places. You will often find it in shallow water. It also grows well in muddy areas.
See also
In Spanish: Alisma triviale para niños
