List of Nymphaeales of Montana explained

There are at least six members of the water-lily and watershields order, Nymphaeales, found in Montana.^[1] Some of these species are exotics (not native to Montana)^[2] and some species have been designated as Species of Concern.^[3]

Hornworts

Family: Ceratophyllaceae

• Ceratophyllum demersum, common hornwort

Water-lilies

Family: Nymphaeaceae

• Nymphaea odorata, American water-lily
• Nymphaea leibergii, pygmy water-lily
• Nuphar variegata, varigated pond-lily
• Nuphar polysepala, yellow pond-lily

Watershields

Family: Cabombaceae

• Brasenia schreberi, watershield

See also

• List of dicotyledons of Montana

Notes and References

1. Web site: Water-lily and Watershields . Montana Natural Heritage Project . 2011-06-17.
2. Exotic species have been deliberately or accidentally introduced to areas outside of their native geographic range and are able to reproduce and maintain sustainable populations in these areas. These exotic populations may also be referred to as alien, introduced, invasive, non-native, or non-indigenous. Web site: Species Status Codes, Exotics . Montana Natural Heritage Project . 2011-06-17.
3. Species of Concern are native taxa that are at-risk due to declining population trends, threats to their habitats, restricted distribution, and/or other factors. Designation as a Montana Species of Concern or Potential Species of Concern is based on the Montana Status Rank, and is not a statutory or regulatory classification. Rather, these designations provide information that helps resource managers make proactive decisions regarding species conservation and data collection priorities. Web site: Species Status Codes, Species of Concern . Montana Natural Heritage Project . 2011-06-17.