Appendaged Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum appendiculatum)


Hydrophyllum appendiculatum
Photographed May 17.

Almost every year we visit this patch of Appendaged Waterleaf in Beechview, which seems to be thriving. This year we brought three different cameras. It is an uncommon plant around here, but abundant in this location.

Appendaged Waterleaf

For a description of the species, see the Hydrophyllum appendiculatum reference page.

Hydrophyllum appendiculatum
Appendaged Waterleaf
Hydrophyllum appendiculatum patch
Appendaged Waterleaf, showing leaf shape
Hydrophyllum appendiculatum
Appendaged Waterleaf

A few years ago, some botanical references folded the family Hydrophyllaceae into the family Boraginaceae. Others disagree. We’re waiting for the botanists to sort it out before we make our move.



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