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Isoetes lacustris
Isoetes lacustris L.
Lake Quillwort, Merlin's-grass
Isoetaceae (Quillwort Family)
Synonym(s): Isoetes hieroglyphica
USDA Symbol: ISLA
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N), GL (N), SPM (N)
Submerged, aquatic species.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Grass/Grass-like
Size Notes: To about 6 inches in height.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating species.
Distribution
USA: CT , MA , ME , MI , MN , NH , NJ , NY , RI , TN , VA , VT , WICanada: MB , NB , NS , NT , ON , PE , QC , SK
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | OBL | OBL |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Isoetes lacustris in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Isoetes lacustris in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Isoetes lacustris
Metadata
Record Modified: 2015-08-12Research By: Joseph A. Marcus