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Proserpinaca pectinata (Combleaf mermaidweed)
Smith, R.W.

Proserpinaca pectinata Lam.

Combleaf mermaidweed

Haloragaceae (Water-Milfoil Family)

USDA Symbol: PRPE

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit:

Distribution

USA: AL , DE , FL , GA , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NY , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VA
Canada: NS
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Aquatic: yes

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Proserpinaca pectinata in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Proserpinaca pectinata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Proserpinaca pectinata

Metadata

Record Modified: 2012-08-27
Research By: TWC Staff

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