Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
CABOMBA Aublet, Hist. Pl. Guiane 321, pl. 124. 1775.
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TYPE: Cabomba aquatica Aublet
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabomba caroliniana | CAROLINA FANWORT | Native OBL (NWPL) | ||
| Cabomba palaeformis | FISHGRASS | Not Native OBL (NWPL) |
Identification Key
1. Inner tepals without violet basal margins, 2-5 mm wide; stamens 6; carpels usually 3; seeds with short, straight thick papillae
1. Inner tepals with violet basal margins, ca. 2 mm wide; stamens 3; carpels usually 1; seeds with long, curved slender papillae
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nectris | Nectris Schreber, Gen. Pl. 237. 1789. | TYPE: = Cabomba Aublet 1775. |