Biology:Hydrolea ovata
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Short description: Species of flowering plant
Hydrolea ovata | |
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Secure (NatureServe) | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Solanales |
Family: | Hydroleaceae |
Genus: | Hydrolea |
Species: | H. ovata
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Binomial name | |
Hydrolea ovata Nutt. ex Choisy
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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]
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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Hydrolea ovata. USDA NRCS Plant Guide.
- ↑ Hydrolea ovata. NatureServe.
Wikidata ☰ Q5955100 entry
Original source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrolea ovata.
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