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Ludwigia polycarpa

False Loosestrife, False Loosestrife Seedbox
Other regional names: Many Fruit False Loosestrife +4 more
  • Many Fruit False Loosestrife
  • Many Fruit Primrose Willow
  • Many Fruit Seedbox
  • Manyfruit Primrose Willow
  • Top Pod Water Primrose
Also known as: Isnardia polycarpa (Short & Peter) Kuntze
  • Isnardia polycarpa (Short & Peter) Kuntze
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Onagraceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Ludwigia polycarpa (commonly known as False Loosestrife or False Loosestrife Seedbox) is a herbaceous perennial within the Onagraceae family. It originates in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Connecticut, Cuba, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Northern Provinces, Swaziland, Vermont

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