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American Waterwort

Elatine americana

Least Concern

About

The American Waterwort (Elatine americana) is a species in the genus Elatine. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada, Norway, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (bitki)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Species

Elatine americana (American Waterwort)

Names in Other Languages

French élatine

Similar Species in Elatine

red-stemmed waterwort

Elatine rubella

Least Concern

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six-stamened waterwort

short-fruited waterwort

Elatine brachysperma

Least Concern

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three-stamened waterwort

Elatine triandra

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Waterwort?

The scientific name of American Waterwort is Elatine americana. It belongs to the genus Elatine.

What is the conservation status of American Waterwort?

American Waterwort (Elatine americana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does American Waterwort live?

American Waterwort is found in Distributed across Canada, Norway, and United States.. Countries include Canada, Norway, United States.

What family does American Waterwort belong to?

American Waterwort (Elatine americana) belongs to the genus Elatine, which is part of the taxonomic family Elatinaceae.

Is American Waterwort endangered?

No, American Waterwort (Elatine americana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does American Waterwort belong to?

American Waterwort (Elatine americana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).

What are the closest relatives of American Waterwort?

The closest relatives of American Waterwort in the genus Elatine include Asian waterwort, Maltese Waterwort, Ojibway waterwort, red-stemmed waterwort, six-stamened waterwort.