Ludwigia leptocarpa
(Angle-stem Primrose-willow)
Ludwigia leptocarpa, Brazos Bend State Park, Ft. Bend Co. 6275
Ludwigia leptocarpa, Brazos Bend State Park, Ft. Bend Co. 6251
Ludwigia leptocarpa, Brazos Bend State Park, Ft. Bend Co. 6267
Ludwigia leptocarpa, Brazos Bend State Park, Ft. Bend Co. 6259
| 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 |
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