Hottonia palustris Water violet (Primulaceae)

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Hottonia palustris
Water violet
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The Hottonia palustris plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Primulaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Water violet.

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Latin Name:  Hottonia palustris
Common Name:  Water violet
Family:  Primulaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.9   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Ponds and ditches[17].

Cultivation Notes: A vigorous water plant, either rooting in the mud a few centimetres below water level, or floating in the water[200]. Plants overwinter by means of winter resting buds which sink to the bottom of the pond until the following spring[200]. Plants are useful oxygenators of the water[200]. The flowers have a delicate mossy scent rather like the primrose or the fading perfume of the violet[245].

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