Hottonia inflata Elliott

PLANTS OF ILLINOIS, USA
Hottonia inflata Elliott
det.: S.R. Hill, Dec. 2000 Primulaceae
ILLINOIS: SALINE COUNTY 5.5 mi west of Rt. 45
between old and new Rt. 13, 0.3 mi south of old Rt. 13
on Carrier Mill Road; just N of old railroad bed.
Standing water and mud < 1 m deep, disturbed by
highway construction.
Floodplain forest, disturbed swampy margin, with
Callitriche heterophylla and Ludwigia spp. Occasional,
local floating herb, stems hollow, radiating from taproot
that is rooted in mud, some functioning as floaters;
flowers white.
Steven R. Hill 32396
30 May 2000
03594787