Darmera peltata
Indian Rhubarb, Indian Rhubarb
Other regional names: Umbrella Plant
- Umbrella Plant
Also known as: Darmera peltata (Torr. ex Benth.) Voss ex Post & Kuntze +3 more
- Darmera peltata (Torr. ex Benth.) Voss ex Post & Kuntze
- Leptarrhena inundata Behr ex Kellogg
- Peltiphyllum peltatum (Torr. ex Benth.) Engl.
- Saxifraga peltata Torr. ex Benth.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Saxifragaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or helophyte.
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Originating in North America, Darmera peltata (commonly known as Indian Rhubarb) is an aquatic herbaceous perennial belonging to the Saxifragaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Oregon
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Czechoslovakia, France, Føroyar, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland