Montrichardia linifera, also known under the common name aninga, is a tropical plant native to South America. The aquatic species is a helophyte and can grow up to seven meters in height. The plant often grows in monospecific stands and thickes along rivers, lakes and other wetlands.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Aninga 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
- Montrichardia arborescens
- Thaumatophyllum solimoesense
- Lasimorpha senegalensis
- Philodendron quinquenervium
- Thaumatophyllum corcovadense
- Typhonodorum lindleyanum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Alismatales
- Family
- Araceae
- Genus
- Montrichardia
- Species
- Montrichardia linifera
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