species 21,991 observations

European Water-plantain

Alisma plantago-aquatica

Field notes

Alisma plantago-aquatica, also known as European water-plantain, common water-plantain or mad-dog weed, is a perennial flowering aquatic plant widespread across most of Europe and Asia, and apparently spread elsewhere in both the Old and New World.

Supports All

38 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Putnam's Looper Moth 1
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 5
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Margined Calligrapher, Ruby Tiger Moth, Ipsilon Dart Moth, Common Carpet Moth 32

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Wet
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Resists: Wet soil
Habit: Clumping Erect Spreading
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial Water plant

From NC State Extension.