Wetland Plants

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Xyridaceae

Description Xyridaceae is a family of tropical wetland plants commonly found in South and Central America, Africa, and the southern United States. This family consists of about 35 genera and 400 species. The plants in this family are typically small, herbaceous, and perennial. Most species in this family have narrow, strap-like leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers. However, some species have…
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Scheuchzeria Palustris

Description Scheuchzeria Palustris, commonly known as Rannoch Rush or Pod Grass, is a perennial wetland plant native to Europe and North America. It thrives in damp environments such as marshes, swamps, and bogs. This plant typically grows up to 60 cm in height and has a dense cluster of leaves at the base. Its yellow flowers appear in dense spikes…
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Rorippa Palustris

Description Rorippa Palustris, commonly known as the Marsh Cress, is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. The plant is native to North America and Europe and thrives in wet environments such as swamps, marshes, and ditches. The plant has a height of 20-60 cm and a spread of 10-30 cm. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae…
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Lathyrus Palustris

Description Lathyrus Palustris, commonly known as marsh pea or swamp pea, is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the family Fabaceae. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and thrives in wetlands, moist meadows, and damp soils. This perennial plant grows up to 3 feet tall and blooms from May to July, producing clusters of pink, purple,…
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Stellaria Palustris

Stellaria Palustris is commonly known as Bog Stitchwort or Marsh Chickweed. It is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. This plant is native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It can grow up to a height of 60 cm and blooms from May to August. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Caryophyllales…
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Cyrillaceae

Description Cyrillaceae is a family of trees and shrubs commonly found in swamps and wetlands. This family includes only two genera, Cyrilla and Cliftonia, with a total of about 10 species. These plants are native to southeastern United States, the Caribbean, and South America. Cyrillaceae plants are known for their unique adaptations to wet environments and their ornamental value. Taxonomic…
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Carex Glomerabilis

Description Carex Glomerabilis, also known as the Clustered Sedge, is a perennial sedge that belongs to the Cyperaceae family. It is native to North America and is commonly found in wetlands such as marshes, swamps, and bogs. The plant is characterized by its clumping habit and its long, narrow leaves that grow up to 2 feet in length. The leaves…
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Gratiola

Description Gratiola is a genus of aquatic or wetland plants that are native to North America and Eurasia. They belong to the family Plantaginaceae and are commonly known as Hedge Hyssops, Water Hyssops, and Bog-hyssops. These plants are found growing in the shallow water of ponds, marshes, and wetlands. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order…
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Dulichium

Description Dulichium is a genus of plants that belongs to the family Cyperaceae. It is commonly known as the water sedge and grows in wetlands, swamps, and bogs. The plant has a unique appearance with triangular stems that grow up to 3 feet tall. The leaves are flat and narrow and can grow up to 12 inches long. Dulichium flowers…
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