Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
radicans
ID:
86164

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Lack

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 10(1): 6 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085493



Common Names

  • Climbing Sea Purslane
  • Climbing Sea-Purslane
  • Climbing Spurge


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Description

Enydra radicans (also called Creeping Water Primrose, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and round, opposite leaves. It is native to North America and is found in wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Enydra radicans has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Enydra radicans is a small, yellow-green, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Enydra radicans is a perennial plant that is grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Enydra radicans

Enydra radicans is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Enydra radicans FAQ

What are the common names of Enydra radicans?

Enydra radicans is commonly known as Creeping Water-primrose.

What is the natural habitat of Enydra radicans?

Enydra radicans is native to the southeastern United States.

What is the flower color of Enydra radicans?

The flowers of Enydra radicans are yellow or white.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-41899: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Hans Walter Lack (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lack' in the authors string.