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Utricularia radiata (Little floating bladderwort)
Cressler, Alan

Utricularia radiata

Utricularia radiata Small

Little Floating Bladderwort, Floating Bladderwort

Lentibulariaceae (Bladderwort Family)

Synonym(s): Utricularia inflata var. minor

USDA Symbol: UTRA

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Flower stalk up to about 3 inches above the surface of the water.
Flower: Flowers 1/2 inch.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , CT , DE , FL , GA , IN , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VA , VT
Canada: NB , NS
Native Habitat: Still water

Growing Conditions

Water Use: High
Soil Moisture: Wet
Soil Description: Acid-based

Benefit

Warning: The seeds and foliage of this plant are poisonous and should never be ingested. Sensitivity to a toxin varies with a person’s age, weight, physical condition, and individual susceptibility. Children are most vulnerable because of their curiosity and small size. Toxicity can vary in a plant according to season, the plant’s different parts, and its stage of growth; and plants can absorb toxic substances, such as herbicides, pesticides, and pollutants from the water, air, and soil.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:AGCPAKAWCBEMPGPHIMWNCNEWMVE
Status: OBL OBL OBL OBL OBL
This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Bibliography

Bibref 318 - Native Texas Plants: Landscaping Region by Region (2002) Wasowski, S. & A. Wasowski
Bibref 328 - Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.

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Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-03-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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