species 2,846 observations

American Water-pennywort

Hydrocotyle americana

Field notes

Supports All

2 native animals
supported in the US

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Dappled shade Full shade
Moisture: Wet
Soil: Loam
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Resists: Wet soil
Habit: Creeping
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial Water plant

From NC State Extension and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.