Water Plantain

Carried by 1 nurseries

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Plant description

Alisma triviale (Northern water plantain, Northern water-plantain) is a perennial semi-aquatic or aquatic plant in the Water-plantain family (Alismataceae). It grows in shallow water or mud. Northern water plantain is native to Canada, the United States, and Northern Mexico.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

1 ft Tall

Special uses

Water features or wet habitats

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Propagation

For propagating by seed: No treatment.

Natural setting

Site type

Wet places, creeksides, shallow waters

Plant communities

Mixed Evergreen Forest, Sagebrush Scrub, Valley Grassland, Wetland-Riparian

Wildlife supported

Butterflies

Alternative names

Common names:

American Waterplantain, Northern Water Plantain

Botanical names:

Alisma plantago-aquatica

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