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.
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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
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Northern Provinces, Swaziland, Vermont