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Seedbox
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Seedbox
ludwigia alternifolia
The Seedbox is a fun and colorful plant that grows in water! It has beautiful yellow flowers that attract all kinds of friendly insects.
Habitat: Wetlands, shallow waters, and marshy areas.
Appearance
The Seedbox is easily recognized by its distinctive square stems and small, four-petaled yellow flowers. Its most unique feature is the hard, box-shaped fruit, which turns dark brown and often persists on the plant after drying.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMyrtalesFamilyOnagraceaeGenusLudwigia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
Snaps
5
Interesting facts
Even after the plant dries up, its cool seedboxes stay on the stems for months.
Its fruit is shaped exactly like a tiny, four-sided wooden box!
The Seedbox plant can sometimes grow roots right from its stems, not just from the base!
You can often hear its dried seeds rattle inside their boxes like tiny maracas!
Special abilities
Ability
Floating Seeds
Seedbox has lightweight seeds that can float on water to travel far and find new places to grow, aiding dispersal.
Ability
Water Acrobat
Seedbox can grow happily in very wet swamps, ditches, or even drier soils, adapting to different water levels.
Ability
Boxy Protection
Seedbox has a tough, woody, four-sided seed capsule that protects its precious seeds inside from harm.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-100 cm
- Spread
- 20-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer-fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen from its flowers
eaten by
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
browses its leaves and young stems
eats
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
forages on its floating seeds in wetlands
pollinates
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
visits its yellow flowers for nectar
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Aquatic
Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Also known as
marsh seedbox
Collections
Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Seedbox?
The easiest way to identify Seedbox is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How tall is Seedbox?
30-100 cm
How wide does Seedbox spread?
20-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Seedbox?
1-2 cm
When does Seedbox bloom?
Summer-fall
Is Seedbox edible?
No
Is Seedbox toxic?
None
What is Seedbox's lifecycle?
Perennial
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