Sparganium americanum
Botanical Information
| Family | Typhaceae (Sparganiaceae) |
| Genus | Sparganium |
| Species | americanum |
| Category | Perennials |
Description and Growing Information
| Habitat | Lakes, ponds, rivers and streams (Aquatic wetlands). |
| Leaf Description | Alternate, 1 leaf per node along the stem. The leaf blade is linear and narrow. |
| Flower Description | Flowers grow out of axil and are bur-like. |
| Fruit Description | The fruit is fleshy with a firm inner ovary wall that encloses the seed. Dry, usually 1 seed and 3.5 - 7 mm long. |
| Colour Description | The leaves are green. The flowers are a greenish-yellow. |