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Ludwigia alternifolia

Ludwigia alternifolia, commonly known as seedbox, bushy seedbox, rattlebox, and square-pod water-primrose, is a herbaceous perennial plant of the family Onagraceae. It is native to central and eastern North America, growing in marshes, wet meadows, and swamps. It has yellow, four-petaled flowers and brown seed pods that are shaped like a cube.

Description
Ludwigia alternifolia grows tall on reddish-tinged stems. Leaves are deep green, sharply-pointed, and lance-shaped. Flowers are usually single, growing from the leaf axils on upper leaves. They have four yellow petals and four light green sepals. The mature fruits are brown, cubic capsules with rigid sides, about in length. ==Etymology==
Etymology
The genus name Ludwiga is for the 18th century German botanist, Christian Gottlieb Ludwig. The species name alternifolia references the fact that the leaves are alternate. ==Distribution and habitat==
Distribution and habitat
It is native to southern Quebec and Ontario to Kansas and south to Texas and Florida. ==References==
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