Saururus cernuus (Lizard's Tail)

Botanical name: Saururus cernuus

Common names: Lizard's Tail, Water-dragon, Swamp Root

Family: Saururaceae

Origin: Eastern North America

USDA Zone: 3-10?

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Subtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Saururus cernuus is a rhizomatous, deciduous, marginal aquatic perennial.

Features heart-shaped leaves on erect, branching, somewhat zig-zag stems and tiny fragrant white flowers packed into slender, tapered, spike-like racemes that droop at the tips.

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