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ARALIACEAE
Ginseng Family
Hydrocotyle umbellata  (marsh 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); umbellata: in umbels
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
June-August
Physiographic Province
☐ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Shallow water, marshes, edges of swamps
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
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Coastal Plain Status
Common
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
6
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
Beach and Dune Habitats (Interdunal Wetlands, herbaceous, shrub, forested)
Freshwater Intertidal (Shorelines and Mudflats)
Freshwater Herbaceous Tidal Wetlands
Freshwater Shrub Tidal Wetlands
Peat Wetlands (Acidic Fens)