Heteranthera limosa is an annual flowering plant in the water hyacinth family known by the common names ducksalad and blue mudplantain. It grows in shallow water or on mud. It is considered a threatened species in parts of the central United States, and an invasive species weed in California, where it is a nuisance in rice paddies. It is also occasional in Florida waterways.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Blue Mudplantain 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
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Commelinales
- Family
- Pontederiaceae
- Genus
- Heteranthera
- Species
- Heteranthera limosa
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo