Littorella americana
American Littorella, American Shoregrass
Other regional names: American Shoreweed +3 more
- American Shoreweed
- Plantain Shoreweed
- Shore Plantain
- Shoregrass
Also known as: Littorella flexuosa Raf. +2 more
- Littorella flexuosa Raf.
- Littorella uniflora var. americana (Fernald) Gleason
- Plantago americana (Fernald) Rahn
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Plantaginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in North America, Littorella americana (commonly known as American littorella or American shoregrass) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Plantaginaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New York, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Québec, Vermont, Wisconsin