Lizard’s Tail

Lizard’s Tail can refer to two different things depending on the context:

1. Botany (Plant):
   Lizard’s tail (Saururus cernuus) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It typically grows in wetlands, such as swamps, marshes, and along stream banks. The plant gets its name from its long, drooping, tail-like spikes of small white flowers that resemble a lizard’s tail. It has heart-shaped leaves and a strong, sometimes citrusy scent.

2. Zoology (Actual Lizard’s Tail):
   In animals, especially reptiles like lizards, the lizard’s tail refers to the physical tail of the lizard, which is notable for its ability to autotomize—that is, to break off as a defense mechanism to escape predators. The tail can later regenerate.