Virginia Waterleaf
Classification:
Family: Boraginaceae, forget-me-not family
Genus species: Hydrophyllum virginianum
Leaves:
Leaves are pinnately compound. Leaf edges are coarsely toothed. During early spring, upper surface of leaves has small patches of white, looks like someone spilled water on them.
Flowers:
Flowers are produced in clusters at end of stalks. Petals are usually pale purple. Stamens are conspicuous, extend out from flower. Anthers are brownish. Produces flowers in mid-spring, April and May.
More Information:
Hydrophyllum is from the Greek for "water leaf."
Photos:Waterleaf leaves during early spring
Virginia waterleaf flowers
