ovate false fiddleleaf
Hydrolea ovata Nutt.
Hydrolea ovata is a flowering plant species native to the southeastern United States. It is known by the common names ovate false fiddleleaf and blue waterleaf. The species was first described in 1835 by Nutt.
Description
Hydrolea ovata belongs to the genus Hydrolea in the family Hydroleaceae. It is a herbaceous plant that grows in aquatic or semi-aquatic habitats. The species is characterized by its ovate leaves and is often found in wetland environments. It is one of several species within the Hydrolea genus that share similar ecological preferences and morphological traits.
Other common names
ovate false fiddleleaf
Synonyms
Hydrolea ludovicianaHydrolea ovatifoliaHydrolea paniculataHydrolea ovata var. parvifoliaHydrolea ovata var. georgiana