Ludwigia hexapetala

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Water Primrose
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Myrtales Family: Onagraceae Genus: Ludwigia Species: L. hexapetala
Binomial name
Ludwigia hexapetala Hook.

The Water Primrose, Ludwigia hexapetala, is a herbaceous perennial plant of the family Onagraceae. Native to south Mexico and South America, its habitat includes the margins of lakes, ponds, ditches, and streams.

[edit] Synonyms

• Ludwigia grandiflora (M. Micheli) Zardini, Gu & Raven
• Ludwigia peploides (Kunth) Raven
• Ludwigia uruguayensis var. major (Hassler) Munz
• Jussiaea grandiflora Michx., non Ruiz & Pavon
• Jussiaea michauxiana Fern. (excl. type)
• Jussiaea repens L. var. grandiflora M. Micheli
• Jussiaea uruguayensis Camb.

[edit] External resources

• http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/plants/plantid2/descriptions/ludhex.html
• http://www.nwcb.wa.gov/weed_info/Written_findings/Ludwigia_hexapetala.html
• http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=LUPE5