3-36 Elatinaceae, waterwort 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, dicots, waterwort family, Elatine, waterwort.

Abstract

A single species of these tiny herbaceous creeping plants reaches Nova Scotia. Worldwide there are only 40 species. Sprawling stems bear erect branches, with whorled or opposite leaves. Axillary flowers are solitary or in cymes. Flowers are regular, 2–5-merous, with one or two series of stamens. Fruits are capsules, with many seeds. Photo submitted by Sean Blaney.

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.