Freshwater
Seedbox
Ludwigia alternifolia
Onagraceae
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Care
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Description
Ludwigia alternifolia, commonly known as seedbox, bushy seedbox, rattlebox, and square-pod water-primrose, is a herbaceous perennial plant of the family Onagraceae (evening primrose family). It is native to central and eastern North America, growing in marshes, wet meadows, and swamps. It has yellow, four-petaled flowers and brown seed pods that are shaped like a cube.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Isnardia alternifolia
- Isnardia aurantiaca
- Ludwigia aurantiaca
- Ludwigia macrocarpa
- Ludwigia pruinosa
- Ludwigia ramosissima
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