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Hydrophyllum macrophyllum
Hydrophyllum macrophyllum Nutt.
Largeleaf Waterleaf, Large-leaved Waterleaf
Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: HYMA
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
One of several species in this genus with tubular flowers and protruding stamens, Large-leaved Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum macrophyllum), a southern and midwestern species, is rough and hairy.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 28 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , GA , IL , IN , KY , MD , MS , NC , OH , PA , TN , VA , WVFind Seed or Plants
View propagation protocol from Native Plants Network.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Hydrophyllum macrophyllum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Hydrophyllum macrophyllum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Hydrophyllum macrophyllum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-04-05Research By: TWC Staff