''Ludwigia palustris'' is a species of flowering plant in the evening primrose family known by the common names marsh seedbox, Hampshire-purslane and water purslane. This is an

aquatic Aquatic means relating to water; living in or near water or taking place in water; does not include groundwater, as "aquatic" implies an environment where plants and animals live. Aquatic(s) may also refer to: * Aquatic animal, either vertebrate ...

or semiaquatic perennial herb which grows in moist to wet to flooded areas. It is sometimes a

weed A weed is a plant considered undesirable in a particular situation, growing where it conflicts with human preferences, needs, or goals.Harlan, J. R., & deWet, J. M. (1965). Some thoughts about weeds. ''Economic botany'', ''19''(1), 16-24. Pla ...

. The species

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''palustris'' is Latin for "of the marsh" and indicates its common habitat.

Conservation and Threats

The plant can be highly invasive outside its native range, very adaptable, and reproduces asexually. ''Ludwigia palustris'' poses a potential threat to wetland vegetation in Victoria, Australia. It has spread to riverbanks in Northeastern Australia and other areas.

References

External links

Jepson Manual TreatmentPhoto gallery
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