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false loosestrife, water primrose

Ludwigia hexapetala

Ludwigia spathulata

Flowering time June-August
Habitat Swamps, lakes, and streams.
Distribution
Scattered locations throughout Washington; along Columbia River near Portland, OR, introduced in much of North America.
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Origin Introduced from South America
Conservation status Not of concern
Sibling taxa
L. palustris, L. peploides
L. hexapetala, L. palustris, L. peploides
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