August 30, 2020

This is a Peruvian Primrose-Willow,
It's an invasive exotic found near ditches and canals
It is native in South America
But has invaded southern US locales.

Location: Fellsmere, St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park

Sources: https://www.fws.gov/fisheries/ANS/erss/highrisk/ERSS-Ludwigia-peruviana-FINAL.pdf

Photo and text © 2020 Dee Fairbanks Simpson