Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Elephantsear


Name: Colocasia antiquorum/Araceae or simply Elephantears
Location found: Manshack
Habitat: Shorelines of bayous and lakes in fresh marshes.

Is known for it's distant leaf shape and long stem. Also this plant was an exotic ornamental plant that has made its way into the wild. This plant also helps with soil erosion on the banks that it makes its home. Small wildlife use this plants root system as home.

Karl Netzhammer

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