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Pontederiaceae
Heteranthera

not marked as a favorite taxon Heteranthera mexicana S. Watson. Common name: Mexican Mud-Plantain. Phenology: Jun-Aug. Habitat: In ditches and ponds, apparently ephemeral in appearance depending on rainfall. Distribution: N. and s. TX south into Mexico.

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Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA26, K4, NS, POWO, Horn (2020); = Eurystemon mexicanum (S.Watson) Alexander — Tx. Basionym: Heteranthera mexicana S.Watson 1883

Links to other floras: = Heteranthera mexicana - FNA26

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: OBL
  • Great Plains: OBL

Heliophily ⓘ: 7

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