Calla palustris is a monotype member of the genus Calla.
Inhabits temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
It can be found in humid alder forests, on watersides and wet meadows, in mountains and lowlands.
It is often seen in horticulture usually growing near ponds.
until it reaches the surface, then it becomes floating. Plants growing in the ground have creeping rhizomatous stems. | |
that's why for a long time it was in its own subfamily Calloideae including this only species. Later research moved it to the largest subfamily Aroideae, to its own tribe Calleae. | |
It didn't allow the infructescence to drown. | |
are also aroids, Lemna sp. | The plant stayed in the pond. |
There are usually 4 (max. 8) seeds in one fruit. |
The IAS: Calla palustris USDA: Calla palustris The Atlas of Vascular Plants of Poland: Calla palustris Tropicos: Calla palustris | |
CATE Araceae: Calla palustris Wikipedia: Calla palustris |