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Questions and Answers: 2017

Question: I took these photos in the pitcher plant area of Garden in the Woods on 7/28/2017. Can you confirm that …

  • Question

    I took these photos in the pitcher plant area of Garden in the Woods on 7/28/2017. Can you confirm that this is Alisma subcordatum? Sorry the pics aren't better -- it was as close as I could get. If not, do you know what it might be? Is it too aggressive for a home pond? Thanks.

    Answer

    Dear Tranquill-laven02054, I can't identify which species of Alisma you have photographed without a better image of the flower, especially the petal length relative to the sepals. However, I can confirm you have collected a species of Alisma (water-plantain). If you can get another image, I may be able to help you further.