Alisma triviale, the northern water plantain, is a perennial semi-aquatic or aquatic plant in the water-plantain family (Alismataceae).
Description
It is a perennial herb that ranges in height from 1-3 ft. Each plant has long-petioled, lanceolate and linear leaves that grow in a clump. A flowering stem rises between them. The flowers have 3 green sepals and 3 white or pink-tinged petals.
Distribution and habitat The plant is native to Canada (including the Northwest Territories), the United States (including Alaska), and Northern Mexico.
It grows in shallow water or mud.Robert W. Freckmann Herbarium University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Retrieved 2010-03-19.
References
External links Calflora taxon report
Flore du Québec Montana State Government, Montana Field Guide Connecticut Botanical Society