Saururus cernuus
Lizard's Tail, Lizard's Tail
Other regional names: Water Dragon
- Water Dragon
Also known as: Mattuschkia aquatica (L.) J.F.Gmel. +3 more
- Mattuschkia aquatica (L.) J.F.Gmel.
- Neobiondia silvestrii Pamp.
- Saururus cernuus f. submersus Glück
- Saururus lucidus Donn
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Saururaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Indigenous to North America, Saururus cernuus (commonly known as Lizard's Tail) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Saururaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Corse, France, Germany, Great Britain