Cut-Leaved Water-Parsnip

Overview

Cut-Leaved Water-Parsnip (Berula incisa) is an aquatic plant native to North America. It prefers wet, marshy habitats and can be found growing in shallow water and mud flats. It has a long stem that bears long-stalked leaves divided into several lobes, giving it a fringed appearance. The flowers are small and yellowish-white, and bloom in the summer months. The fruit is a small, four-lobed, nut-like seed. Cut-Leaved Water-Parsnip is an important food source for waterfowl and other wildlife, and provides much needed habitat for creatures living in shallow wetlands.

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