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| Scientific Name | Ludwigia leptocarpa | USDA PLANTS Symbol | LULE4 |
| Common Name | Angle-stem Primrose-willow | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 27349 |
| Family | Onagraceae (Evening Primrose) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Habitat: Low wet areas in swamps, edges of ponds, streams and ditches. Plant: Upright annual or perennial 1 to 5 feet tall, numerous branches; stems have longitudinal lines and are densely hairy. Leaves: Alternate, broadly lanceolate, 1-3/8 to 7 inches long and 3/8 to 1-5/8 inches wide; petioles 3/4 to 1-3/8 inches long. Inflorescence: Solitary flower heads on pedicels from upper leaf axils, each about 3/4 inches across, with 5 bright yellow obovate petals with narrow bases; and usually 5 green sepals and usually 10 stamens. Bloom Period: August to October. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston, "Wildflowers of Texas" by Michael Eason, Missouri Plants and SEINet. |
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Texas Status: Native |
| 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. |
BONAP Distribution Map |
Texas Status: Native |
