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ARALIACEAE
Ginseng Family
Hydrocotyle americana  (American water-pennywort)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Hydrocotyle: from the Greek hydro (water) and kotule (cup); americana: of the Americas
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
June-August
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Swampy floodplains, hillside seeps
State Status
Uncommon
Piedmont Status
Uncommon
Coastal Plain Status
Uncommon
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
7
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Forested Floodplains and Riparian Swamps (Piedmont)
Forested Floodplains and Riparian Swamps (Coastal Plain)
Seepage Slope Closed Canopy Non-tidal Wetland (Piedmont)
Seepage Slope Open Canopy Non-tidal Wetland (Piedmont)