Brasenia schreberi
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Description:
Aquatic plant with oval shaped leaves. Leaves lack a v-notch. Bottom of leaves covered in a gelatinous film Flowers are small and dark red or maroon, and bloom for much of the summer. Fruits appear in mid to late summer.
Plant Overview:
| Plant Family: | Cabombaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
| Bloom Time: | Early June to August |
| Fruit Timing: | Early July to late September |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, S4 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Wet |
| Soil pH: | Acidic, Slightly Acidic, Neutral |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun to partial shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade, Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Wet |