Hydrolea ovata
Hydrolea ovata is a species of flowering plant known by the common names ovate false fiddleleaf and blue waterleaf. It is native to the southeastern United States.[1][2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Solanales |
| Family: | Hydroleaceae |
| Genus: | Hydrolea |
| Species: | H. ovata |
| Binomial name | |
| Hydrolea ovata | |
This rhizomatous perennial herb has spiny stems growing up to 2 feet tall. The spiny, alternately arranged leaves are oval in shape. The flowers are blue.[1]
This is a wetland species. It grows near ponds, ditches, and other wet sites. It is used in wetland restoration projects.[1]
A colony of Hydrolea ovata
References
- Hydrolea ovata. USDA NRCS Plant Guide.
- Hydrolea ovata. NatureServe.
External links
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