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WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (4/14/23):
Aldrovanda vesiculosa
FAMILY
Droseraceae
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PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Aldrovanda vesiculosa
FAMILY
Droseraceae
SYNONYMOUS WITH Floristic Synthesis of North America. BONAP (Kartesz, 2021)
Aldrovanda vesiculosa
COMMON NAME:
Waterwheel-plant
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Chris Doyle, Allied Biological, Bugwood.org bug_5528179
Month Unknown Sussex County NJ
Stems 6-15cm, per Flora of China.
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Chris Doyle, Allied Biological, Bugwood.org bug_5528180
Month Unknown Sussex County NJ
Leaf whorls 1-2cm in diam., bristles extending slightly beyond leaf blade, per Flora of China.
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aquatic plants
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Chris Doyle, Allied Biological, Bugwood.org bug_5528181
Month Unknown Sussex County NJ
Leaf segments rise on stimulation then close together to form a trap, per Flora of China.
WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (4/14/23):
Aldrovanda vesiculosa
FAMILY
Droseraceae
(?)
PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Aldrovanda vesiculosa
FAMILY
Droseraceae
SYNONYMOUS WITH
Floristic Synthesis of North America. BONAP (Kartesz, 2021)
Aldrovanda vesiculosa
3798
Submersed aquatic (rootless); Forb
Perennial
Habitat: Acidic, nutrient-poor waters, per Weakley's Flora
Non-native: Eurasia
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This plant may be causing problems in natural areas outside its native range, according to authorities such as:
LEAVES:
Simple
Whorls of 5-9
FLOWER:
White
Radially symmetrical
5-merous
5 stamens
Superior ovary
Bisexual
FRUIT:
Capsule
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