Scientific Name: Liparophyllum exaltatum

Common Name: erect marshwort

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Menyanthaceae

Threatened Species Status: Rare

Permit: It is an offence to collect, disturb, damage or destroy this species unless under permit.

Form Description: A swamp plant with thick root; length of leaf stalk depends on depth of water.

Height (m): 0.5 – 1.5

Flowers: Yellow, 2-3 cm across in branched clusters held above the water.

Fruit: Capsule – oblong, opening at the summit into 4 valves.