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Wetland and Aquatic Plants of Oklahoma

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Fanworts (Cabombaceae)


Watershield (Brasenia  schreberi  J.F. Gmel.)
Native perennial. 
                                                                                                                              
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Brasenia schreberi map                   Brasenia schreberi

Notes: The stems and undersurface of the leaves are coated in a thick gelatinous material.  The flowers are burgundy colored.

NWI status: OBL

Last update: 1/27/04
Comments to : Bruce Hoagland

bhoagland@ou.edu

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