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Ludwigia alternifolia

Alternate Leaved Seedbox, Rattlebox
Other regional names: Seedbox
  • Seedbox
Also known as: Isnardia alternifolia (L.) DC. +13 more
  • Isnardia alternifolia (L.) DC.
  • Isnardia alternifolia var. salicifolia (Poir.) DC.
  • Isnardia alternifolia var. uniflora (Raf.) DC.
  • Isnardia aurantiaca (Raf.) DC.
  • Ludwigia alternifolia var. alternifolia
  • Ludwigia alternifolia var. linearifolia Britton
  • Ludwigia alternifolia var. pubescens E.J.Palmer & Steyerm.
  • Ludwigia alternifolia var. typica Munz
  • Ludwigia angustifolia var. ramosissima (Walter) Poir.
  • Ludwigia aurantiaca Raf.
  • Ludwigia macrocarpa Michx.
  • Ludwigia pruinosa Raf.
  • Ludwigia salicifolia Poir.
  • Ludwigia uniflora Raf.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Onagraceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Naturally occurring in North America, Ludwigia alternifolia (commonly known as Alternate-Leaved Seedbox or Rattlebox) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Onagraceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

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