Alismataceae (water plantain family) » Echinodorus palaefolius
ek-in-OH-dor-us -- from the Greek echninos (hedgehog) and doros (bag, leather bottle)
pal-ee-FOH-lee-us -- from the Greek paleo (pale) and folius (leaves)
commonly known as: Mexican sword-plant
Native of: Brazil
References: Flowers of India • NPGS / GRIN • Dave's Garden
Tags: Alismataceae water plantain family aquatic herb Echinodorus palaefolius Sagittaria palaefolia Mexican sword-plant