species 305 observations

False Loosestrife

Ludwigia polycarpa

Field notes

Ludwigia polycarpa, common names many-fruited false-loosestrife and false loosestrife seedbox, is a plant found in North America. It is listed as a special concern and believed extirpated in Connecticut, and as endangered in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Vermont.

Supports All

35 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Pearly Wood-nymph 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Margined Calligrapher, Northern Paper Wasp, Maize Calligrapher 34

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Moist Wet
Plant type: Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.