Hydrophyllum occidentale Western waterleaf (Hydrophyllaceae)

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Hydrophyllum occidentale
Western waterleaf
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The Hydrophyllum occidentale plant species is found in Western N. America - Oregon to California. It is a member of the Hydrophyllaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Western waterleaf.

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Latin Name:  Hydrophyllum occidentale
Common Name:  Western waterleaf
Family:  Hydrophyllaceae
Author:  (Watson.)A.Gray.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Thickets, dense or open woods and moist open places[60].

Cultivation Notes: We have almost no information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain though judging by the plants native range it should succeed outdoors at least in the milder areas of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Requires a moist humus-rich soil in semi-shade[200]. Slugs are particularly fond of this plant and will soon destroy it if given a chance[K].

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