Ludwigia alternifolia

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Cultivation

Scientific Names
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Read about Ludwigia alternifolia in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Ludwigia alternifolia, Linn. Seed-box, or Rattle-box. An erect shrub, 2-3 ft. or more tall, in appearance not unlike an epilobium, the root sometimes tuberous: lvs. lanceolate or oblong-lanceolate, narrowed below, entire or sometimes with mere suggestions of teeth: fls. large for the genus ( ½in. across), with yellow caducous petals: caps, large, square in cross-section. Bogs and wet woods in eastern half of U. S.—Interesting, but not showy. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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