American Water-Plantain

alisma subcordatum

The American Water-Plantain has beautiful, broad leaves that float on the water's surface. It produces lovely white flowers that attract many curious insects!

Hábitat: Shallow waters, wetlands, and along lakeshores

Aspecto

The American Water-Plantain has long, elliptical green leaves that often float on or emerge from water. Its tall stalks display airy clusters of small, three-petaled white or pale pink flowers, each with a bright yellow center, making it distinct from many common pond plants.

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American Water-Plantain

Categoría

Plantas

Rareza

Common

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Datos interesantes

Each delicate flower opens for only one morning, then wilts by the afternoon!

Its scientific name, Alisma, means 'water plant' in ancient Greek!

Native Americans sometimes ate its roots after carefully boiling or drying them!

This plant can help clean water by absorbing extra nutrients from its environment!

Habilidades especiales

American Water-Plantain has specialized roots that anchor it firmly in mucky pond bottoms, helping it thrive in aquatic environments.

Its broad, buoyant leaves can float on the water's surface, allowing it to capture sunlight even in murky conditions.

This plant produces many tiny seeds that can float, allowing water currents to carry them far and wide.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 20-100 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 0.5-1 cm
Temporada de floración: Verano
Comestible: No
Toxicidad: Leve
Ciclo de vida: Perenne
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.

pollinates

Common eastern bumble bee

Bombus impatiens

Important pollinator of its small flowers.

eaten by

Mallard duck

Anas platyrhynchos

Ducks sometimes consume its seeds.

shelters

American bullfrog

Rana catesbeiana

Provides cover and habitat in shallow waters.

Rasgos

Colorido

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Herbívoro

Este rasgo caracteriza a los organismos cuya dieta consiste total o principalmente en material vegetal.

Costero

Los hábitats costeros son entornos dinámicos situados a lo largo de la interfaz entre la tierra y el mar, influenciados por las mareas, las olas y el agua salada.