Marsh Mermaid-Weed

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Cuba, and United States.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Saxifragales (Steinbrechartige)

Family

Haloragaceae

Genus

Proserpinaca

Species

Proserpinaca palustris (Marsh Mermaid-Weed)

Names in Other Languages

French proserpinie des marais

Portuguese erva-de-sereia

Similar Species in Proserpinaca

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Comb-Leaved Mermaidweed

Proserpinaca pectinata

Least Concern

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intermediate mermaidweed

Proserpinaca intermedia

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Marsh Mermaid-Weed?

The scientific name of Marsh Mermaid-Weed is Proserpinaca palustris. It belongs to the genus Proserpinaca.

What is the conservation status of Marsh Mermaid-Weed?

Marsh Mermaid-Weed (Proserpinaca palustris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Marsh Mermaid-Weed live?

Marsh Mermaid-Weed is found in Distributed across Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Cuba, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Cuba, United States.

What family does Marsh Mermaid-Weed belong to?

Marsh Mermaid-Weed (Proserpinaca palustris) belongs to the genus Proserpinaca, which is part of the taxonomic family Haloragaceae.

Is Marsh Mermaid-Weed endangered?

No, Marsh Mermaid-Weed (Proserpinaca palustris) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Marsh Mermaid-Weed belong to?

Marsh Mermaid-Weed (Proserpinaca palustris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Marsh Mermaid-Weed?

The closest relatives of Marsh Mermaid-Weed in the genus Proserpinaca include Comb-Leaved Mermaidweed, intermediate mermaidweed.