Brasenia schreberi J. F. Gmel.

Locations ofBrasenia schreberi J. F. Gmel. in Virginia

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Family
Cabombaceae
Botanical Name
Brasenia schreberi J. F. Gmel.
Common Name
Water Shield
Synonym(s)
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Brasenia schreberi J.F. Gmel.
Comments
Habitat
Beaver ponds, old mill ponds, and other impoundments; also in more natural habitats of depression ponds, sluggish streams, and floodplain pools. Frequent to locally common in the inner Coastal Plain and outer Piedmont; infrequent elsewhere. This species appears to be spreading rapidly in Virginia, especially in the Piedmont, and dominates some impoundments with extensive colonies.
Native Status
Native

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