Water Shield (Brasenia schreberi)

Water Shield
Brasenia schreberi

Other common names: Water Target

Other scientific names: Brasenia peltata, Hydropeltis purpurea

French names: Brasénie de Schreber

Family: Water-shield Family (Cabombaceae), (Water-Lily Family (Nymphaeaceae))

Flowers: Summer; Blue/Violet; 6 parts (petals)

Leaves: Simple, Entire

Habitat: Wet Areas

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 348

Native/Non-native: Native

Photographs: 44 photographs available, of which 3 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Water Shield leaves lying on the surface of some very clear water.

Water Shield (Brasenia schreberi)

Closer view of Water Shield leaves.

Water Shield (Brasenia schreberi)

Underside of a leaf.

Sorry, no photos of the flowers yet!

Range map for Water Shield (Brasenia schreberi)

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Water Shield Brasenia schreberi

Water Shield
Brasenia schreberi