Tuckerman's Quillwort

Isoetes tuckermanii

Native to:
Canada, United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Lycopodiophyta | - Lycopods
Family:
Isoetaceae
Genus:
Isoetes
Species:
Isoetes tuckermanii
USDA Symbol:
ISTU

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Light Requirements:
Full Sun,Part Shade

Wildlife Benefits

Caterpillars:
★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Eoparargyractis plevie

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:
commonly found in shallow, slow-moving waters