Shore Quillwort

Isoetes riparia

Native to:
Canada, United States
Shore Quillwort

Nathaniel Lord Britton & Addison Brown

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Taxonomy

Division:
Lycopodiophyta | - Lycopods
Family:
Isoetaceae
Genus:
Isoetes
Species:
Isoetes riparia
USDA Symbol:
ISRI

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Light Requirements:
Full Sun

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Typically found in shallow water or wetland areas