Family:
Alismataceae
Alisma plantago-aquatica
Water Plantain
Other Names: n/a
Regional Subspecies:
n/a
Occurrence:
Habit:
Erect emergent aquatic perennial to 1.5 m high with pale pink or almost white flowers in summer.
Habitat & Site Selection:
Shallow margins of creeks and swamps to 50 cm deep, and drying mud. Prefers 400 to 500 mm rainfall in the Riverina region.
Seed Collection and Propagation:
Collect tan-brown seeds mid Dec-late Jan, they shed in 3-14 days. Propagate by dividing rootstock or using the bog method for seeds.
Values and Uses:
Valuable part of aquatic environment, providing food for native wildlife. Useful in farm dams. Ornamental for garden ponds, easily grown.