Lizard's Tail is an aquatic native wildflower of swamps and shallow ponds in the southeastern United States, producing arching white spikes of fragrant flowers that curl like a lizard's tail over the water surface. It forms large colonies from rhizomes in standing water and provides excellent cover for frogs, snakes, and aquatic birds.
Best time to see a Lizard's Tail
The best time to see a Lizard's Tail is April–June, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 21,219 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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