California damsonium
Damasonium californicum Torr.
Damasonium californicum is a perennial wildflower in the Alismataceae family, native to the western United States. It is commonly known as California damsonium or fringed water-plantain. The species was first described in 1857 by Torr.
Description
Damasonium californicum is a member of the Alismataceae family and is found in California, Idaho, Nevada, and Oregon. It is a perennial plant that grows in wetland habitats. The plant is also known by the common names fringed water-plantain and star water-plantain. It is part of the genus Damasonium, which includes several aquatic or semi-aquatic species.
Other common names
California damsonium
Distribution
California · Idaho · Nevada · Oregon
Synonyms
Damasonium californicum var. biddleiMachaerocarpus californicusAlisma californicum
