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Limnobium laevigatum
smooth frogbit, South American sponge-plant
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Distribution: Known from Pacific County in Washington; also known from California and the eastern U.S.
Habitat: Lowland ponds, where found floating on water\'s surface.
Flowers: June-September
Origin: Introduced from the Carribean and South America
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Wind
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Limnobium laevigatum (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Heine
Publication: Adansonia, n.s. 8(3): 315. 1968.
Publication: Adansonia, n.s. 8(3): 315. 1968.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
(none provided)
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Limnobium laevigatum in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Limnobium laevigatum checklist entry.
OregonFlora: Limnobium laevigatum information.
E-Flora BC: Limnobium laevigatum atlas page.
CalPhotos: Limnobium laevigatum photos.
USDA Plants: Limnobium laevigatum information.
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