Micranthemum glomeratum, commonly known as manatee mudflower is a species of plant in the family Linderniaceae. This plant is commonly sold incorrectly under the name of a similar species, Micranthemum micranthemoides, in aquascaping. It is endemic to Florida and grows on the margins of lakes and streams on sandy substrates.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Manatee Mudflower being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Callitriche cophocarpa
- Callitriche palustris
- Callitriche stagnalis
- Elatine minima
- Callitriche heterophylla
- Micranthemum umbrosum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Lamiales
- Family
- Linderniaceae
- Genus
- Micranthemum
- Species
- Micranthemum glomeratum
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