Northern Water Plantain

Alisma triviale is a member of the Alismataceae family and is commonly referred to as northern water plantain. It is a perennial species that thrives in aquatic or semi-aquatic environments. Its distribution spans multiple regions, including Newfoundland, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon, and parts of the United States such as Alaska, Arizona, California, and Colorado. The species was first described in 1813 by Pursh.