Eastern Waterleaf
Hydrophyllum virginianum L.
Hydrophyllum virginianum L., known as Eastern Waterleaf, is an herbaceous perennial native to Eastern North America. It is found in regions such as the Midwest, Northeast, and Appalachians. It belongs to the genus Hydrophyllum in the family Hydrophyllaceae.
Description
Hydrophyllum virginianum L. is a native plant species distributed across areas including Norway, Vermont, Arkansas, Connecticut, and several other U.S. states and Canadian provinces. It was first described in 1753. The type sheet is associated with Gronovius's Fl. Virginica and likely corresponds to Clayton 249. The plant is part of the Hydrophyllaceae family and is commonly called Eastern Waterleaf.
Other common names
Eastern WaterleafJohn'S-CabbageShawnee SaladVirginia Waterleaf
Distribution
Norway · SE · Vermont-US · NO · Arkansas · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Manitoba · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Missouri · Nebraska · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · North Dakota · Ohio · Oklahoma · Ontario · Pennsylvania · Québec · South Dakota
Synonyms
Hydrophyllum pinnatifidumHydrophyllum spiraeifoliumHydrophyllum virginicumHydrophyllum virginianum f. virginianumHydrophyllum virginianum var. virginianumHydrophyllum virginicum var. pacificum
