Marsh seedbox, Water purslane
Ludwigia palustris

Family: Onagraceae

What it is like

A herb. The stems are 50 cm long. It forms roots at the nodes. Flowers occur singly in the axils of leaves. The fruit are small capsules with many small seeds.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows near water. It is grown as an aquarium plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Botswana, Slovenia, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Vegetable, medicine

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Močvirska ludvigija

Synonyms

Cubospermum palustre (L.) Our.; Dantia palustris (L.) Des Moul.; Isnardia palustris L.; Quadricosta palustris (L.) Dulac; Tiphogeton palustre (L.) Ehrh.; and others