Heteranthera reniformis Ruiz & Pav. is a plant in the Pontederiaceae family, order Commelinales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

Photo of Heteranthera reniformis Ruiz & Pav. (Heteranthera reniformis Ruiz & Pav.)
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Heteranthera reniformis Ruiz & Pav.

Heteranthera reniformis Ruiz & Pav.

Heteranthera reniformis is a flowering plant in the Pontederiaceae family native to North America, with protected status in several U.S. states.

Genus
Heteranthera
Order
Commelinales
Class
Liliopsida
⚠️ Toxicity Note

Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.

About Heteranthera reniformis Ruiz & Pav.

Heteranthera reniformis Ruiz & Pav., commonly known as kidneyleaf mud-plantain (or simply mud plantain), is a species of flowering plant belonging to the family Pontederiaceae. This species occurs in North America. In Connecticut, it is listed as a species of special concern and is believed to be extirpated. It holds endangered status in the U.S. states of Illinois and Ohio.

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Taxonomy

Plantae Tracheophyta Liliopsida Commelinales Pontederiaceae Heteranthera

More from Pontederiaceae

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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