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Etymology: Sparganium: ancient name, probably sparganon for "a band," referring to ribbon-like leaves
Plants: floating or erect, perennial aquatic, 4"-12" tall with long stems Leaves: thin, flat, very long when floating, un-keeled Flowers: female flower green to white, 3-parted; inflorescence round heads, the female heads all from the leaf axils Fruits: squat nutlet with a short beak, ![]() Habitat: sun; wet; shallows; in muddy soil Conservation Status: Native |
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© Wisconsin State Herbarium, UW-Madison
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