Alisma plantago-aquatica

Water Plantain at Paddys River, ACT

Alisma plantago-aquatica at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Jan 2017
Alisma plantago-aquatica at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Jan 2017
Alisma plantago-aquatica at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Jan 2017
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Alisma plantago-aquatica 31 Jan 2017 MichaelBedingfield

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On the western side of the Murrumbidgee River, north of Tharwa.

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   31 Jan 2017
A single plant, about 150 metres north of those reported yesterday, photo taken because it had flowers.
   31 Jan 2017
Thanks Michael good to have all records of this plant
BettyDonWood wrote:
   31 Jan 2017
I IDd the original one on the habit. I had not seen it in fruit. Glad to see the flowers too.

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