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*Houttuynia cordata Thunberg. Fishmint, Chameleon-plant, Fishleaf. Phen: May-Jul. Hab: 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. Dist: Native of e. Asia.
Origin/Endemic status: E. and se. Asia
Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, Fl2, K3, K4, NcTx, NY, WH3; = n/a – FNA3, Pa, RAB
Links to other floras: = n/a - FNA3
Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FAC
- Great Plains: FAC
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