🌿Native Nature

European Water-plantain

Alisma plantago-aquatica

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Alismatales ›Family: Alismataceae ›Genus: Alisma

About

Alisma plantago-aquatica, also known as European water-plantain, common water-plantain or mad-dog weed, is a perennial flowering plant widespread across most of Europe and Asia from Portugal and Morocco to Japan, Kamchatka and Vietnam. It is also regarded as native in northern and central Africa as far south as Tanzania. It is reportedly naturalized in southern Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Alaska, British Columbia, Washington State and Connecticut. Some sources maintain that the species is widespread across North...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of European Water-plantain?
The scientific name of European Water-plantain is Alisma plantago-aquatica.
What kingdom does European Water-plantain belong to?
European Water-plantain belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does European Water-plantain belong to?
European Water-plantain belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does European Water-plantain belong to?
European Water-plantain belongs to the class Liliopsida.
What order does European Water-plantain belong to?
European Water-plantain belongs to the order Alismatales.
What family does European Water-plantain belong to?
European Water-plantain belongs to the family Alismataceae.
What genus does European Water-plantain belong to?
European Water-plantain belongs to the genus Alisma.