19,885 observationsLeast Concern
lizard's tail
Saururus cernuus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Piperales ›Family: Saururaceae ›Genus: Saururus
About
Saururus cernuus (lizard's tail, water-dragon, swamp root) is a medicinal and ornamental plant native to eastern North America. It grows in wet areas or shallow water, and can be up to about a meter tall. The native range covers much of the eastern United States, as far west as eastern Texas and Kansas, south to Florida, and north to Michigan and New York state, slightly into Ontario.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of lizard's tail is Saururus cernuus.
- lizard's tail belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- lizard's tail belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- lizard's tail belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- lizard's tail belongs to the order Piperales.
- lizard's tail belongs to the family Saururaceae.
- lizard's tail belongs to the genus Saururus.