Description
Utricularia multifida (also called Many-fid Bladderwort, among many other common names) is a small aquatic plant with a creeping rootstock and small, bladder-like traps. It is native to Venezuela and is found in shallow, still water. It has small, yellow flowers and thin, thread-like leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Utricularia multifida has many non-medical uses, including as a source of timber, for making furniture, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat coughs and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Utricularia multifida are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of leaves.
Where to Find Utricularia multifida
Utricularia multifida is native to the southeastern United States, from Florida to Texas, and can be found in wet, sandy soils.