Alisma L.
Details
Alisma L., Sp. Pl. 342 (1753)
Alisma L.
Biostatus
Nomenclature
L.
L.
1753
342
ICN
Alisma L.
genus
Alisma
Classification
Subordinates
Descriptions
Alisma L.
Perennial aquatic herbs, rarely submersed. Leaves erect, plantain-like, or rarely floating, long-petioled. Inflorescence a much-branched, pyramidal panicle; each branch with 2-3 papery basal bracts. Flowers many, pedicellate; each pedicel bracteate at base; sepals 3, green, persistent; petals 3, > sepals, white or occasionally rose or pink. Stamens 6-9. Achenes free, numerous, in a single whorl round flattened receptacle. Spp. c. 9, in north temperate regions and Australia. Adventive spp. 2.
Taxonomic concepts
Collections
Notes
Etymology
Classical Greek name originating from Dioscorides.
Metadata
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scientific name
Names_Plants
1 January 2000
3 July 2020