Creeping Water Primrose

Catalogue Type

Weed Catalogue

Scientific Name

Ludwigia adscendens (L.) Hara

Family

Onagraceae

Distinguishing Characters

restricts waterways; reduces oxygen content in
water; dangerous to cattle

Photo of Weed

Description

Found in: lowland Establishment method: TP > WS
Growth habit: herb; floating or rooted and creeping; up
to 0.5 m Moisture: aquatic—flooded or wet
Competitiveness: low Seed contaminant: unknown
Cultural control: hand weeding Reported resistance: none
Life cycle: perennial Method(s) of reproduction: seeds, plant fragments,
stolons Dormancy: unknown
Flower: white to yellow Elevation: up to 1,600 m
Light: partial shade to sunny