Alisma

Synonyms

Alisma plantago aquatica

Alisma plantago-aquatica

Alismas

Common Water Plantain

Common Water Plantains

Plantain, Common Water

Plantains, Common Water

Water Plantain, Common

Water Plantains, Common

A plant genus of the family ALISMATACEAE. The flowers have 3 green sepals, 3 yellow and white petals, 6 stamens, and several pistils. Members contain TRITERPENES and SESQUITERPENES. Alisma is a component of tokishakuyakusan. Some species in this genus are called water plantain which is also a common name for other ALISMATACEAE plants.