Lizard's Tail (Saururus cernuus) - Ontario Wildflowers

Lizard's Tail
Saururus cernuus

Lizard's Tail (Saururus cernuus) French names: Saurure penché

Family: Lizard's-tail Family (Saururaceae)

Flowers: Summer; White; Indistinguishable parts (petals)

Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Entire

Habitat: Wet Areas

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 402

Native/Non-native: Native

Photographs: 36 photographs available, of which 8 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Lizard's Tail (Saururus cernuus)

Lizard's Tail flowers are in a long spike of tiny white flowers.

Lizard's Tail (Saururus cernuus)

Closeup view of the flowers.

Lizard's Tail (Saururus cernuus)

Lizard's Tail flower spike finished blooming.

Lizard's Tail (Saururus cernuus)

Lizard's Tail leaves.

Lizard's Tail (Saururus cernuus)

A nice patch of blooming Lizard's Tail.

Lizard's Tail (Saururus cernuus)

This plant appears to be almost invasive!

Lizard's Tail (Saururus cernuus)

Patch of Lizard's Tail mixed in with Common Cattail (Typha latifolia).

Range map for Lizard's Tail (Saururus cernuus)

PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs.

(Range map provided courtesy of the USDA website and is displayed here in accordance with their Policies)

Lizard's Tail Saururus cernuus

Lizard's Tail
Saururus cernuus