Hydrocotyle ranunculoides
| Scientific Name: | Hydrocotyle ranunculoides |
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| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Common Name: | Water Pennywort |
| Authority: | Linnaeus |
| Etymology: | Hydrocotyle = Greek for "water cup" ranunculoides = like a Ranunculus |
| C Value: | 5 |
| Wetness: | OBL |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 2 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Monoecious |
| Flower Type: | Perfect |
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| Flower Color: | Green, White |
| Growth Habit: | Forb |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Basal |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
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| Leaf Margin: | Toothed |
| Leaf Toothing: | Crenate |
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| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Not Listed |
| Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
| ID Tips: | Consists of horizontal stems that form roots at the nodes and Basal leaves that develop directly from these stems. Each basal leaf has a long erect petiold that is up to 3 inches long. |
| Gee Whiz: | This plant was once on the endangered species list and is now considered invasive. It is spread by waterfowl. |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |