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Virginia Waterleaf

VIRGINIA WATERLEAF
Hydrophyllum virginianum Waterleaf  Family  Hydrophyllaceae
May - August Infrequent
Description: From 1 to 3 feet tall, Leaves are irregular 5 to 7 lobed, leaves are often marked with spots that resemble water stains (hence the name "Waterleaf") Flowers are white to pale violet, bell shaped and in clusters, with extending stamens and stigma. Plant is smoothish.

Location: Rich wet places
 
 
Note water marks on leaf
Virginia Waterleaf Flower
Flower bud cluster
Note hairy Sepals
Note extended stamens and stigma

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