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Ludwigia simpsonii

Ludwigia simpsonii Chapm.

Simpson's Primrose Willow, Simpson's Primrose-willow

Onagraceae (Evening Primrose family)

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USDA Symbol: LUSI3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: FL , MS
Native Habitat: Wet grassy areas, moist sandy soil, margins of ponds and bogs.

Web Reference

Webref 57 - Atlas of Florida Plants (2020) Institute for Systematic Botany
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Ludwigia simpsonii in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Ludwigia simpsonii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Ludwigia simpsonii

Metadata

Record Modified: 2020-12-03
Research By: CBR

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