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:
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Water Shield leaves lying on the surface of some very clear water.
Closer view of Water Shield leaves.
Underside of a leaf.
Sorry, no photos of the flowers yet!
