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Houttuynia

Houttuynia cordata Thunb.

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Field Notes

Description:

Houttuynia cordata is a creeping herb reaching about 30-50 cm high. The stems are green. The leaves are heart-shaped, and purple underneath.

Habitat:

Often cultivated in gardens, it can grow on forest floors and on the margins of freshwater like lakes and ponds.

Reference Links:

Houttuynia cordata Thunb. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science

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