Bushy Seedbox
Ludwigia alternifolia L.
Ludwigia alternifolia, known as Bushy Seedbox, is a herbaceous perennial in the Onagraceae family. It is native to central and eastern North America, where it grows in wet habitats such as marshes, wet meadows, and swamps. The plant features yellow, four-petaled flowers and distinctive brown, cube-shaped seed pods.
Description
Ludwigia alternifolia (L.) is a member of the genus Ludwigia in the family Onagraceae. It is found in regions including Ontario, Quebec, Hungary, Vermont, Alabama, Arkansas, and others. This species is characterized by its herbaceous growth form and alternate leaves. The plant produces yellow flowers with four petals and is recognized for its unique seed pods, which are brown and cube-shaped. The common names for this species include Seedbox, Rattlebox, and Square-pod Water-primrose.
Other common names
Bushy SeedboxRattleboxSeedbox
Distribution
Ontario · Quebec · Hungary · Vermont-US · Global · 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
Synonyms
Ludwigia aurantiacaLudwigia ramosissimaLudwigia pruinosaLudwigia macrocarpaLudwigia salicifoliaIsnardia alternifoliaIsnardia aurantiacaLudwigia unifloraLudwigia alternifolia var. alternifoliaIsnardia alternifolia var. salicifoliaIsnardia alternifolia var. unifloraLudwigia alternifolia var. linearifoliaLudwigia alternifolia var. pubescensLudwigia angustifolia var. ramosissimaLudwigia alternifolia var. typicaLudwigia microcarpa