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Native Wetland Plants

Hippuris vulgaris

Mare's Tail

Mare's Tail has the appearance of a pleasant green bottlebrush growing in patches found primarily in the shallow areas of ponds, lakes, streams or any wet muddy shore where water levels fluctuate. The flowers are inconspicuous and the leaves and stems vary in shape depending on whether they are growing in submergent or emergent conditions. The underwater portions are flexible and develop longer leaves vs. the emergent portions which tend to be stiff and more erect with shorter more narrow leaves. A native substitute for the aggressive parrot feather.

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