Alismataceae: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	water plantain family

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European water plantain (Alisma plantago-aquatica)

Arrowhead (Sagittaria).

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burhead water plantain arrowhead Hydrocleys Sagittaria sagittifolia broadleaf arrowhead European water plantain Alisma triviale Alisma subcordatum Echinodorus tenellus Araceae Hydrocharitaceae pondweed

Venus's-flytrap. Venus's-flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) one of the best known of the meat-eating plants. Carnivorous plant, Venus flytrap, Venus fly trap

Plants: From Cute to Carnivorous