Hydrolea ovata
| Hydrolea ovata | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | (unplaced) |
| Family: | Boraginaceae |
| Subfamily: | Hydrophylloideae |
| Genus: | Hydrolea |
| Species: | H. ovata |
| Binomial name | |
| Hydrolea ovata Nutt. ex Choisy | |
Hydrolea ovata is a species of flowering plant in the borage family known by the common names ovate false fiddleleaf and blue waterleaf. It is native to the southeastern United States.[1][2]
This rhizomatous perennial herb has spiny stems growing up to 2 feet tall. The spiny, alternately arranged leaves are oval in shape. The flowers are blue.[1]
This is a wetland species. It grows near ponds, ditches, and other wet sites. It is used in wetland restoration projects.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Hydrolea ovata. USDA NRCS Plant Guide.
- ↑ Hydrolea ovata. NatureServe.
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