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Saururus cernuus (lizard's tail, water-dragon, dragon's tail, swamp root) is a medicinal and ornamental plant native to eastern North America. It grows in wet areas or shallow water, and can be up to about a meter tall. [1]
The common name Lizard's Tail comes from the appearance of the flowers and later the fruit. This plant occurs in swamps and shallow water and can be planted on the pond's edges or in the water (in containers).
Saururus cernuus (Lizard Tail) is a rhizomatous, marginal aquatic perennial boasting erect, branching stems clothed with dark green, heart-shaped leaves, 3-6 in. long (7-15 cm). Blooming for about a month in spring or summer (depending on geographic areas), slender, nodding spikes of tiny white flowers resembling lizard tails are on display.
It’s well known that lizards have the ability to escape predators by losing -- and later regenerating -- their tails, but researchers have continued to try to understand the underlying mechanism of the tail autotomy process.
Scientists identified cells that play key roles in cartilage creation and the regrowth of severed tails in a small lizard. The findings may point to new avenues for repairing damaged cartilage in humans.
Saururus cernuus, commonly called Lizard’s tail or water-dragon, is a rhizomatous, deciduous, marginal aquatic perennial that typically grows to 2-4’ tall in the wild. In cultivation in water gardens, it more typically grows 12-24” tall.
Lizard’s tail, member of the lizard’s-tail family (Saururaceae), found in marshy areas of eastern North America. The plant has creeping stems, or runners. Erect branches about 60 to 150 centimetres (2 to 5 feet) tall bear heart-shaped leaves on long stalks.
Lizard’s tail is an attractive native species with an erect growth form that reaches 1–2 feet in height. Leaves are rich green and typically shaped like stretched hearts or
Lizard's Tail - Grow Native! Native Environment: Stream Edge, Wetland. Season of Interest: Mid (May - June), Late (July - frost) Plant in shallow water around the edge of ponds. The thick mat of roots help stabilize pond banks. Grow in shallow water to moist or wet soil in full to medium sun. Spreads moderately underground.
The Lizard’s tail got its common name from the very distinct droopy, white shape of the flowers that bloom during the summer months, almost resembling a lizard’s tail. The plant can grow up 0.5 -1 meter tall and the cone, or “tail”, can grow to about 3-6 inches long.