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lizard's tail Lizard's tail (Saururus cernuus).

lizardā€™s tail

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Also known as: Saururus cernuus, water dragon
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lizardā€™s tail, member of the lizardā€™s-tail family (Saururaceae), found in marshy areas of eastern North America. The plant has creeping stems, or runners. Erect branches about 60 to 150 centimetres (2 to 5 feet) tall bear heart-shaped leaves on long stalks. Small, white flowers grow in a spike with a drooping tip (the lizardā€™s tail).

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.