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]

Hydrolea ovata

Secure  (NatureServe)
Scientific classification Edit this 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]

References

  1. Hydrolea ovata. USDA NRCS Plant Guide.
  2. Hydrolea ovata. NatureServe.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.