Tennessee Native Plant Society
Native Plant of the Month
December, 2011
Lizard's Tail
Saururus cernuus

   An inhabitant of swampy areas, both sunny and shady, this common perennial is found across the state.  
The upright plants have beautiful heart-shaped leaves and curved white wands of flowers, that although are
very showy, do not possess petals.  They bloom in mid-summer.
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