Water Purslane

Synonyms:   Marsh Purslane, Marsh Seedbox

Scientific Name:   Ludwigia palustris




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Water Purslane

Genus species: Ludwigia palustris
Common Names: Water Purslane, Marsh Purslane, Marsh Seedbox
Family Name: Onagraceae  
Annual, biennial, or perennial herbs; leaves various; flowers bisexual, mostly regular; fruit a capsule or nutlike.
Seed Type: Angiosperm
Origin:  
Native: native to North America.
Non-native: not native to North America.
Introduced Native: native to North
America, but not Rowe Woods.
* Definitions based on the USDA
terminology
Native
Category:Aquatic
Flower Color:Green/Brown
Identified by:M. Becus
Months in Bloom:  
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