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ballhead waterleaf

Hydrophyllum capitatum Douglas ex Benth.
ballhead waterleaf
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Hydrophyllum capitatum, known as ballhead waterleaf, is a species native to western North America, ranging from British Columbia to Utah. It belongs to the Hydrophyllaceae family and was first described in 1835.

Description

Hydrophyllum capitatum (Douglas ex Benth.) is a member of the Hydrophyllaceae family and is commonly referred to as ballhead waterleaf. It is found in several regions including Alberta, British Columbia, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. This species was first published in 1835 and is part of the Hydrophyllum genus.

Other common names

woollen-breechesballhead waterleafdwarf waterleafDwarf or Ballhead Waterleaf

Distribution

Alberta · British Columbia · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · Oregon · Utah · Washington · Wyoming

Synonyms

Hydrophyllum capitatum var. capitatumHydrophyllum capitatum subvar. laxum

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