Alternanthera philoxeroides
(Mart.) Griseb.
Leaves are opposite
Each of white inflorescences is composed of several flowers and has a paper-like texture.
Inflorescences are borne terminal or from the leaf axils
Alligatorweed often forms dense mats.
Scientific Name:
Alternanthera philoxeroides
(Mart.) Griseb.
Common Name: Alligatorweed
Group: Dicot
Family:
Amaranthaceae
(Amaranth family)
Wetland Indicator Caterogy: OBL
Leaves: Opposite or Alternate
Perennial
Growth Form: Emergent
Grows in freshwater ponds, lakes, streams, ditches, shorelines
Introduced/Noxious weed