Elatine heterandra
Mosquito Waterwort
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Elatinaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hydroannual.
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Elatine heterandra (commonly known as Mosquito Waterwort) is an aquatic annual belonging to the Elatinaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, New Mexico, Texas