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Hydrophyllum occidentale
Hydrophyllum occidentale (S. Watson) A. Gray
Western Waterleaf, Squaw-lettuce, Waterleaf
Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf Family)
Synonym(s): Hydrophyllum occidentale var. watsonii
USDA Symbol: HYOC
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
This perennials best feature is the attractive foliage which is coarsely pinnately divided with interesting outlines. The leaves are fuzzy and have pale green spots at the base of the division. Clusters of bell-shaped, lavender flowers are held above the leaves on an erect, 15-24 in. stem.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Leaf: Dark Green
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Bloom Notes: Lilac-purple to almost white.
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , ID , NV , OR , UTNative Distribution: Mts. of c. & n. CA, to OR, w. ID, UT & AZ
Native Habitat: Shaded slopes; 2500-8000 ft.
Growing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight Requirement: Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet
CaCO3 Tolerance: Low
Soil Description: Moist to mesic soils.
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesPropagation
Description: Division is the most practical method of increase.Seed Treatment: No pretreatment is necessary.
Commercially Avail: yes
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | FACW |
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Hydrophyllum occidentale in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Hydrophyllum occidentale in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Hydrophyllum occidentale
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-14Research By: TWC Staff