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Elatine americana
Elatine americana (Pursh) Arn.
American Waterwort
Elatinaceae (Waterwort Family)
Synonym(s): Elatine triandra, Elatine triandra var. americana
USDA Symbol: ELAM3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Obovate
Leaf Margin: Entire
Inflorescence: Axillary
Fruit Type: Capsule
Flower:
Fruit:
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Notes: Flowers are minute.
Distribution
USA: CT , DE , GA , KS , LA , MA , MD , ME , MO , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , VA , VTCanada: NB
Native Habitat: Ponds, on muddy shores, tidal pools.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Elatine americana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Elatine americana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Elatine americana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2011-08-09Research By: TWC Staff