Ludwigia decurrens

Characteristics
Dicots
Ludwigia decurrens Walter
Wing Leaf Primrose Willow
forb
3
**
Native AGCP (OBL), EMP (OBL) (NWPL) TN[SNR] KY[S5] (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
Anther Type
Dorsifixed
Armaments
No
Base Flower Color
Yellow
Duration
Annual; Perennial
Fruit Dehiscence
Yes
Fruit Type
Capsule
Fruit Wet/Dry
Dry
General Ecology
Terrestrial; Mudflat/Wet Woods
Growth Habit
forb
Leaf Arrangement
alternate
Leaf Complexity
simple
Leaf Dissection
0
Leaf Duration
deciduous
Leaf Fragrance
No
Leaf Type
broadleaf
Leaflet Margins
entire
Leaflet Number
0
Moisture Requirements
Mesic; Hydric; Inundated
Natural Area Presence
PCSF; ObedWSR; BISO; LGS; DRU; GILES; UCR; GRSM; RCSP; TRG; LC; FG
Ovary Position
Inferior
Overall Flower Symmetry
Actinomorphic
Parent Rock
Calcareous; Chert; Limestone; Sandstone
Petal Number
4
Soil Composition
Mineral
Soil pH
Acidic; Alkaline; Circumneutral
Unconsolidated Rock
Yes
Unconsolidated Size Class
Clay; Silt
Woody Herbaceous
Herbaceous
Classification
Myrtales
Ludwigia decurrens Walter - Wing Leaf Primrose Willow
Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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  • Southeastern Plains
    • Blackland Prarie
  • Blue Ridge Mountains
  • Ridge and Valley
  • Cumberland Plateau
  • Cumberland Mountains
  • Allegheny Plateau
  • Interior Plateau
    • Bluegrass Region
    • Nashville Basin
    • Pennyroyal Karst Plain
    • Western Highland Rim
    • Eastern Highland Rim
  • Interior River Valleys and Hills
    • Shawnee / Caseyville Hills
  • Mississippi Alluvial Plain
  • Mississippi Valley Loess Plains
Synonyms
Specimens and Distribution

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Range of years during which specimens were collected:

Plant Photos
Ludwigia decurrens - 13
Ludwigia decurrens - Dwayne Estes
Ludwigia decurrens - 13
Ludwigia decurrens - Dwayne Estes
Ludwigia decurrens - 13
Ludwigia decurrens - Dwayne Estes
Ludwigia decurrens - 13
Ludwigia decurrens - Dwayne Estes