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Utricularia radiata
Utricularia radiata Small
Little Floating Bladderwort, Floating Bladderwort
Lentibulariaceae (Bladderwort Family)
Synonym(s): Utricularia inflata var. minor
USDA Symbol: UTRA
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Flower stalk up to about 3 inches above the surface of the water.
Flower: Flowers 1/2 inch.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , DE , FL , GA , IN , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VA , VTCanada: NB , NS
Native Habitat: Still water
Growing Conditions
Water Use: HighSoil Moisture: Wet
Soil Description: Acid-based
Benefit
Warning: The seeds and foliage of this plant are poisonous and should never be ingested. Sensitivity to a toxin varies with a person’s age, weight, physical condition, and individual susceptibility. Children are most vulnerable because of their curiosity and small size. Toxicity can vary in a plant according to season, the plant’s different parts, and its stage of growth; and plants can absorb toxic substances, such as herbicides, pesticides, and pollutants from the water, air, and soil.Conspicuous Flowers: yes
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL |
Bibliography
Bibref 318 - Native Texas Plants: Landscaping Region by Region (2002) Wasowski, S. & A. WasowskiBibref 328 - Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.
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Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Utricularia radiata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Utricularia radiata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Utricularia radiata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-03-01Research By: TWC Staff