waterpod
Hydrolea quadrivalvis Walter
Hydrolea quadrivalvis, commonly known as waterpod, is a flowering plant in the family Hydroleaceae. It is native to the southeastern United States, occurring in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. It has also been introduced to Maryland.
Description
Hydrolea quadrivalvis is a member of the Hydroleaceae family and is known by the common name waterpod. This species is native to several southeastern U.S. states, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. It has been recorded as an introduced species in Maryland. First described in 1788 by Walter, it is a part of the Hydrolea genus.
Other common names
waterpod
Distribution
Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Maryland · Mississippi · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · Virginia
Synonyms
Nama carolinianaSagonea aquaticaHydrolea bartramiiHydrolea carolinianaNama quadrivalvisHydrolea quadrivalvis var. inermisHydrolea quadrivalvis var. inermis