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Saururaceae
Houttuynia

*Houttuynia cordata Thunberg. Common name: Fishmint, Chameleon-plant, Fishleaf. Phenology: May-Jul. Habitat: Disturbed areas, moist suburban forests, ditches, less commonly (so far) spreading to bottomlands away from points of cultivation, spread from cultivation. This species is aggressive and difficult to control. Distribution: Native of e. Asia.

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Origin/Endemic status: E. and se. Asia

Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, Fl2, K4, NcTx, NS, NY, POWO, WH3; = n/a — FNA3, Pa, RAB. Basionym: Houttuynia cordata Thunb. 1783

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FAC
  • Great Plains: FAC

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