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lanceleaf water plantain
Scientific Name: Alisma lanceolatum
Family: Alismataceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Lanceleaf Water Plantain (Alisma lanceolatum)
Alisma lanceolatum, commonly known as lanceleaf water plantain or narrow-leaved water plantain, is an aquatic plant with a wide distribution and interesting botanical characteristics.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant grows in aquatic environments.
Considerations for Children
- The plant has long-stalked basal leaves.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Alisma lanceolatum
- Common Names: Lanceleaf water plantain, narrow-leaved water plantain
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Family: Alismataceae (Water Plantain Family)
- Synonyms: None explicitly mentioned, but it is associated with the name "narrow-leaf water-plantain."
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Erect, hairless aquatic herb.
- Leaves are broadly linear-lanceolate, pointed, 6-7.5 cm long, 1-1.4 cm broad.
- Grown in water gardens, tends to have a panel-like development.
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in aquatic and marshy environments.
- Specifically mentioned as occurring at Lake Hennessy, Napa County, California.
Quirky Facts
- Common water-plantain flowers (likely referring to the broader *Alisma* genus) open in the late afternoon and close again at dusk.
Additional Information
- Referenced in the Flora of North America.
- Information can also be found on the Encyclopedia of Life.