Hottonia palustris
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| Hottonia palustris L. |
Water Violet (Hottonia palustris) of the family Primulaceae is an aquatic plant found throughout Europe.
This plant has a stem reaching up to 80 cm in height. Its basal roots are buried in the underlying mud while other silvery, shiny roots dangle freely in the water. The leaves are deeply divided as far as the central vein, like the teeth of a double comb, and are completely submerged, but if there is a drastic fall in the water level they can surface. The leaves are alternate or connected to the stem in more of less regular whorls.
It is a desirable plant for the water garden but is very difficult to establish successfully.
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