Hydrolea ovata

Hydrolea ovata

Secure  (NatureServe)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: (unplaced)
Family: Boraginaceae
Subfamily: Hydrophylloideae
Genus: Hydrolea
Species: H. ovata
Binomial name
Hydrolea ovata
Nutt. ex Choisy

Hydrolea ovata is a species of flowering plant in the borage family known by the common names ovate false fiddleleaf and blue waterleaf. It is native to the southeastern United States.[1][2]

This rhizomatous perennial herb has spiny stems growing up to 2 feet tall. The spiny, alternately arranged leaves are oval in shape. The flowers are blue.[1]

This is a wetland species. It grows near ponds, ditches, and other wet sites. It is used in wetland restoration projects.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Hydrolea ovata. USDA NRCS Plant Guide.
  2. Hydrolea ovata. NatureServe.

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