Strand Memorial Herbarium

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Family: Alismataceae   Water-plantain Family

Genus: Alisma   Water Plantain
A small genus of aquatic or semiaquatic plants.

Scientific Name: Alisma plantago-aquatica L.
Common Name(s): Water-plantain, Eurasian Water-plantain, American Water Plantain
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:


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Caption: Water plantain's green foliage and white flowers.

ID: Hrb-ALSPA-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): flowering, inflorescense, mature