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Watershield
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Watershield Description:
Watershield is a floating perennial weed with purple stems and
leaf undersurfaces. The parts of the plant which are below the
water surface are coated with a jelly-like substance. Most
commonly found in water up to about 5 feet deep in the eastern
United States from Florida to Canada, and also in Oregon and
California.
Watershield (Brasenia schreberi)
Leaves:
leaves are broad ovals approximately 4 1/2 inches long and 2 1/2
inches wide. Leaves are green and shiny on the upper surface and
purple on the lower surface. The undersides of the leaves are
covered with a thick, jelly-like substance. Leaves usually grow
together in bunches from 4 to 12 inches in length.
Stems: Purple, branched, and
may reach 6 feet in length. All submerged stems are covered with
a jelly-like substance.
Roots: Watershield is rooted
in the soil below.
Fruit: The fruit of
watershield is club-shaped, leathery, and containing 1 or 2
seeds.
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