Ludwigia octovalvis
(Mexican Primrose-willow)
Ludwigia octovalvis, Wildflower Center, Austin, Travis Co. 8248
Ludwigia octovalvis, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 0246
Ludwigia octovalvis, Arbor Walk Lake, Austin, Travis Co. 1664
Ludwigia octovalvis, Arbor Walk Lake, Austin, Travis Co. 1676
Ludwigia octovalvis, Arbor Walk Lake, Austin, Travis Co. 1681
Ludwigia octovalvis, Arbor Walk Lake, Austin, Travis Co. 1672
Ludwigia octovalvis, Wildflower Center, Austin, Travis Co. 8246
| Scientific Name | Ludwigia octovalvis | USDA PLANTS Symbol | LUOC |
| Common Name | Mexican Primrose-willow, Water Primrose | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 503565 |
| Family | Onagraceae (Evening Primrose) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Moist environments; streamsides, wet ditches. Plant: Upright perennial 1 to 5 feet tall, numerous branches. Leaves: Narrowly lanceolate, petiolate to sessile up to 4 inches long. Inflorescence: Solitary flower heads on pedicels from leaf axils, each about 1-5/8 inches across, with 4 bright yellow petals and 4 green sepals and 8 stamens. Bloom Period: July to October. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi and "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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