Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
PROSERPINACA Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 88. 1753.
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TYPE: Proserpinaca palustris Linnaeus
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proserpinaca palustris | MARSH MERMAIDWEED | Native OBL (NWPL) OBL (DEP) | ||
| Proserpinaca pectinata | COMBLEAF MERMAIDWEED | Native OBL (NWPL) OBL (DEP) |
Identification Key
1. Emersed leaves serrate; submersed pectinate leaves mostly with 8-14 pairs of divisions 5-30 mm long, the medial portion along the midrib of the leaf usually >1 mm wide; fruits 2.3-6.0 mm wide
1. Emersed leaves pinnatifid to pectinate; submersed pectinate leaves with 4-12 pairs of divisions 2-7.5 mm long, the medial portion along the midrib of the leaf usually 1 mm or less wide; fruits 2.0-3.6 mm wide
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trixis | Trixis Adanson, Fam. Pl. 2: 76, 613. 1763, non P. Browne 1756. | TYPE: = Proserpinaca Linnaeus 1753. |