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Saururus cernuus
Lizard's tail
Saururaceae

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Unusual flower is long and curving.

Large stand of lizard's tail can be seen at the beginning of the cypress swamp boardwalk.

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Height: about 2'

Frequency: Plentiful at edge of cypress swamp; bottom of plant often submerged in water.

Blooms: June

Range: Found throughout Indiana in wet woods, along the muddy edges of streams, and near ponds and sloughs.

Also found from Rhode Island to Minnesota and from Florida to Texas.