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Question: I live in Trinidad and Tobago. It is 10 degrees north of the equator. I have been photographing our flora …

  • Question

    I live in Trinidad and Tobago. It is 10 degrees north of the equator. I have been photographing our flora which in some cases be similar to those of the US. I will like to get help with identification, if you can help, please. This was found in an almost stagnant stream.

    Answer

    Dear tarranmaharaj, good morning. I can't identify your plant because there are no leaves visible in the image. It is always best, when possible, to get several images of the plants and the different parts of the plants. From what I can see, you appear to have a member of the Alismataceae (water-plaintain family), and it appears you have a species in the genus Sagittaria (arrowhead). I'm sorry I can't be of more assistance.