Ludwigia octovalvis

Ludwigia octovalvis

(Willow Primrose)

FAMILY

Onagraceae

Species

Ludwigia octovalvis

Common name(s)

Willow Primrose

Flower colour; life form

Flowers yellow. Erect herb to about 1 m tall.

Distinguishing features

Often much-branched, usually growing in moist habitats. Petals 4, yellow, soon fall off, stamens 8. Capsules narrow to 4.5 cm long, sometimes longer.

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Ludwigia octovalvis