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Hydrophyllum capitatum

Ballhead Waterleaf, Dwarf Waterleaf
Other regional names: Woollen Breeches
  • Woollen Breeches
Also known as: Hydrophyllum alpinum Greene ex Brand +2 more
  • Hydrophyllum alpinum Greene ex Brand
  • Hydrophyllum capitatum var. pumilum Geyer ex Hook.
  • Hydrophyllum thompsoniae M.Peck
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Boraginaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a biennial or perennial.

Hydrophyllum capitatum (commonly known as Ballhead Waterleaf or Dwarf Waterleaf) is a biennial or perennial herbaceous plant within the Boraginaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Biennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alberta, British Columbia, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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