Hydrocotyle vulgaris Pennywort (Umbelliferae)

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Hydrocotyle vulgaris
Pennywort
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The Hydrocotyle vulgaris plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Pennywort.

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Latin Name:  Hydrocotyle vulgaris
Common Name:  Pennywort
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.1   Mature Width:  0.5

Habitat:  Bogs, fens and marshes, usually on acid soils[17].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a permanently moist position in sun or light shade[200]. Plants can be very invasive, though they are fairly easy to control by pulling out the rooted stems[200].

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