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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: Annual
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Obovate
Leaf Margin: Entire
Inflorescence: Axillary
Fruit Type: Capsule
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Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Not Applicable
Bloom 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 , VT
Canada: 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

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.

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2011-08-09
Research By: TWC Staff

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