Freshwater
Ludwigia sedoides
Onagraceae
Facts
Care
We have no care for this plant yet. If you know how it thrives, you can suggest it.
Range
Seen here
Seen in the wild in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, and 1 more country.
More about the species
Description
Ludwigia sedioides, commonly known as mosaic flower and false loosestrife, is a herbaceous perennial plant of the family Onagraceae. It has yellow flowers that bloom from June to August. Native to Brazil and Venezuela, its habitat includes wet, swampy localities. It may be invasive in some areas.
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