Taylor's Quillwort
Isoetes × carltaylorii
W. Carl Taylor. USDA NRCS. 1995. Northeast wetland flora: Field office guide to plant species. Northeast National Technical Center, Chester. Provided by USDA NRCS Wetland Science Institute (WSI)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Lycopodiophyta | - Lycopods
- Family:
- Isoetaceae
- Genus:
- Isoetes
- Species:
- Isoetes × carltaylorii
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- Not Applicable
Native Range
United States: Virginia
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- often found in shallow, seasonally flooded areas