Wetland Plant Identification
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines a wetland as an area where water covers the soil, or is present either at or near the surface of the soil all year, including during the growing season.
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American White Waterlily
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The waterlily is beautiful yet can be invasive. Although beautiful, the waterlily can be weedy and invasive. The waterlily is native to all states except Wyoming and North Dakota.
Common Cattail
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The Common Cattail provides important wildlife habitat. The common cattail is perhaps the most recognized of all wetland plants. Widespread and abundant, cattails provide important habitat for many species of wildlife.
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Swamp Milkweed
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Seeds on the pod of a milkweed plant Distributed throughout the United States and Canada, milkweed is another familiar wetland plant species. Milkweed exudes a milky juice when the stem is broken and has pods that produce seeds.
Common Ladyfern
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Leaves of a fern Recognized by its delicate leaves and beautiful green foliage, the common ladyfern is abundant in forests and wetlands.
Common Reed
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Reeds among the lilies Abundant and invasive, the common reed can quickly crowd out other wetland plants. Reeds are a tall grass species that can grow to over 15 feet in height and can spread to over 10 feet wide in a season.
Common Yarrow
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The common yarrow can quickly become invasive. The common yarrow is found extensively throughout North America. The yarrow produces rhizomes (fibrous underground rootstock) and can spread quickly and invade other native wetland plant species.
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