Largeleaf pennywort
Hydrocotyle bonariensis
Family Araliaceae - emergent vegetation
Distinguishing Characteristics |
Emergent vegetation, viny, large circular leaves with many branching veins projecting out from the center, margins of leaves scalloped; leaves are peltate (stems attach to the center of the leaves instead of the margin); flowers tiny, white to yellowish, found in clusters, whorled, on its own stalk, stalk may exceed the height of the leaves; vines root at the nodes (where stems attach). |
Similar Species |
The round peltate leaves and its propensity to growing on sandy, saline soil help distinguish this plant from others. |
Habitat |
Sand dunes, wet and sandy soils adjacent to brackish or salt water |
Maximum Size |
stem up to 51 cm (20 in), usually 10-25 cm (4-10 in) |
Other Common Names |
dune water pennywort, coast pennywort, dollarweed, sombrerillo |
Previous Scientific Names |
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