
![Water Shield [Brasenia schreberi] Water Shield [Brasenia schreberi]](/images/June/Green/IMG_9974.jpeg)
Common Name:
Water Shield
Scientic Name:
Brasenia schreberi
Colors:
Green, Red
Months Appearing:
June
Native.
Waxy oval leaves, ~ 5 inches long. Floating on surface of water.
Flower ,solitary, purple brown to red in color. 3-4 downcurving petals.Numerous errect stamens. Arises about 4 inches above water on solitary stalk.
Ponds and sluggish strreams. June 20, Featherbed Swamp, Mecosta County. 0028, 9974