Genus Hydrocotyle

Group: 

Dicotyledon

Family: 

Araliaceae

Genus description: 

Pennyworts are either prostrate stoloniferous perennial herbs or small erect annuals. Leaves are circular to kidney-shaped and may be entire or lobed, usually with toothed margins. Inconspicuous flowers in umbels. Unpleasant perfume.

Hydrocotyle foveolata
Common names:
     Yellow Pennywort
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Hydrocotyle hirta
Common names:
     Hairy Pennywort
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Hydrocotyle muscosa
Common names:
     Mossy Pennywort
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Hydrocotyle verticillata
Common names:
     Shield Pennywort
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