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Didiplis diandra
Didiplis diandra (Nutt. ex DC.) Alph. Wood
Waterpurslane, Water-purslane
Lythraceae (Loosestrife family)
Synonym(s): Peplis diandra
USDA Symbol: DIDI
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Stems up to about 16 inches tall, usually partially submersed.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: GreenBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: Flowers inconspicuous.
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MN , MO , MS , NC , OK , SC , TN , TX , UT , VA , WINative Habitat: Shallow stagnant or slow moving water, muddy shores.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL |
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterWebref 142 - Water-purslane (Didiplis diandra) (2021) Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Additional resources
USDA: Find Didiplis diandra in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Didiplis diandra in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Didiplis diandra
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-06-28Research By: CBR