3-57 Menyanthaceae, buckbean family

Marian C. Munro; Ruth E. Newell; Nicholas M. Hill

Authors

Marian C. Munro Nova Scotia Museum, Halifax, NS
Ruth E. Newell E. C. Smith Herbarium, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Nicholas M. Hill Fernhill Institute, Kentville, Nova Scotia; Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia and Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Keywords:

Magnoliophyte, buckbean family, dicots, Menyanthes, Nymphoides, buckbean, floating heart, invasive aquatic species

Abstract

These widespread species are associated with aquatic habitats. Their leaves are alternate and simple, or sometimes growing in threes. Flowers are perfect although sometimes functionally unisexual on dioecious plants. Corolla is sympetalous, with five lobes. Stamens are attached to the corolla, alternating with the lobes. Fruits may be capsules or berries. Photography by David Mazerolle, Sean Blaney, Ross Hall and Rebecca Douglas.

Author Biographies

Marian C. Munro, Nova Scotia Museum, Halifax, NS

Curator of Botany (NSPM)

Ruth E. Newell, E. C. Smith Herbarium, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia

Curator of the E. C. Smith Herbarium (ACAD)

Nicholas M. Hill, Fernhill Institute, Kentville, Nova Scotia; Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia and Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Director; Adjunct Professor