Thursday, June 7, 2012

Chameleon Plant

Chameleon Plant (Houttuynia cordata) at Purdue Horticulture Gardens.  This plant has the potential to become invasive.  Picture taken May 28, 2012.
 
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Link to invasive potential of Houttuynia cordata:

Houttuynia cordata is native to Asia.  It's in the Saururaceae, which is a small plant family which also includes our native Lizard's Tail (Saururus cernuus)

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Link to Houttuynia cordata in Flora of China:

Link to edible Houttuynia cordata:

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