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narrowleaf water plantain
Scientific Name: Alisma gramineum
Family: Alismataceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Alisma gramineum - Narrowleaf Water-Plantain
Alisma gramineum, belonging to the water-plantain family (Alismataceae), is a small aquatic plant known by several common names.
Common Names
- Narrowleaf Water-Plantain
- Ribbonleaf Water-Plantain
- Grasslike Waterplantain
- Grass-Leaved Water Plantain
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Alisma gramineum Lej.
- Family: Alismataceae (Water-plantain family)
- Order: Alismatales (Water-plantain/Flowering-rush)
- Synonyms:
- Alisma triviale Pursh (sometimes considered Alisma plantago-aquatica L. in America)
- Alisma arcuatum
- Alisma geyeri
- Alisma lanceolatum
Distribution and Habitat
This plant is found across Europe and Asia, as well as North America. In North America, its distribution ranges from California.
- It can be found in shallow fresh or brackish water or muddy shores.
- It grows at altitudes from 30 to 1800 meters.
- Specific locations mentioned include: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, and New York.
It is also found in Petite baie de Yamachiche, rive nord du fleuve Saint-Laurent, Mauricie, Qubec.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is described as an aquatic ribbon-leaved water plantain.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- May be confused with similar looking plants, such as, narrow-leaved water-plantain.
Resources and Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Oregon Flora Project
- Garden Guides