Family: Onagraceae
false-loosestrife, seed-box, square-pod water-primrose
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Etymology: Ludwigia: named for Christian Gottlieb Ludwig (1709-1773), a professor in Leipzig
Plants: erect, perennial, 20"-40" tall forb, usually with many branches; clustered, fleshy, fibrous roots
Leaves: alternate, lance-like to linear, mostly stalkless
Flowers: yellow to white, 4-parted, 1/2" wide, often found with the petals fallen and only the pinkish sepals remaining; blooms July-Aug.
Habitat: wet; woods, shores
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: erect, perennial, 20"-40" tall forb, usually with many branches; clustered, fleshy, fibrous roots
Leaves: alternate, lance-like to linear, mostly stalkless
Flowers: yellow to white, 4-parted, 1/2" wide, often found with the petals fallen and only the pinkish sepals remaining; blooms July-Aug.
Habitat: wet; woods, shores
Conservation Status: Native
Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 7, Wetland Indicator = OBL USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key. David G. Smith's "Delaware Wilflowers": Beautiful photographs; descriptions
Emmet J. Judziewicz
David Seils
Sue R. Crispin
David Seils
David Seils