Elatinaceae
Waterwort Family
2 genera
3 species
3 species
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Bergia texana – Texas bergia
Distribution: Occurring east of the Cascades crest in Washington, where known historically from Klickitat County (likely extirpated); Washington to California, east to the Great Plains and the central U.S.
Habitat: Emergent in muddy soils of ponds, lakes, ditches, rivers, and streams.
Origin: Native
Flowers: June-September
Growth Duration: Annual
Distribution: Occurring east of the Cascades crest in Washington, where known historically from Klickitat County (likely extirpated); Washington to California, east to the Great Plains and the central U.S.
Habitat: Emergent in muddy soils of ponds, lakes, ditches, rivers, and streams.
Origin: Native
Flowers: June-September
Growth Duration: Annual
Elatine californica – California waterwort
Distribution: Occurring east of the Cascades crest in Washington; Washington to California, east to Montana, Utah, and New Mexico.
Habitat: Pools, pond shores, and stream banks.
Origin: Native
Flowers: June-August
Growth Duration: Annual
Distribution: Occurring east of the Cascades crest in Washington; Washington to California, east to Montana, Utah, and New Mexico.
Habitat: Pools, pond shores, and stream banks.
Origin: Native
Flowers: June-August
Growth Duration: Annual
Elatine chilensis – Chilean waterwort
Distribution: Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; Washington to California, east to Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Habitat: Muddy shores (fresh or tidal), shallow vernal pools, and ditches.
Origin: Native
Flowers: June-August
Growth Duration: Annual
Distribution: Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; Washington to California, east to Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Habitat: Muddy shores (fresh or tidal), shallow vernal pools, and ditches.
Origin: Native
Flowers: June-August
Growth Duration: Annual
