Contains 1 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Bentham & Hooker originally spelled it "Helanthium" as a section of Alisma, and Smith misspelled it as "Helianthium" when raising it to generic rank.
Classification
Citation
HELANTHIUM (Engelmann ex Bentham & Hooker f.) J. G. Smith, in Britton, Man. Fl. N. States, ed. 2. 54. 1905.
BASIONYM: Alisma Linnaeus, sect. Helanthium Engelmann ex Bentham & Hooker f., Gen. Pl. 3: 1005. 1883.
TYPE: Helanthium tenellum (Martius ex Schultes & Schultes f. ) Britton ex J. G. Smith 1905. (Alisma tenella Martius ex Schultes & Schultes f. 1830.)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helanthium tenellum | DWARF BURRHEAD; MUDBABIES | Native OBL (NWPL) OBL (DEP) |
[Family identification key]
No identification key is available for this family.
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
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