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Can anyone identify this four petaled 'flower?'

13 years ago

I saw this plant growing along a creek in Linwood, KS (it's on the eastern border of the state, not far from Kansas City). Most of the petals/bracts of these flowers were green. Just one flower was red. Any idea what this plant is? I'm assuming it's a native just because of its location. I've looked through all my guides and I"m coming up with nothing.

Thanks!

Maria

http://www.flickr.com/photos/51503848@N00/4874506144/

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lycopus
13 years ago
Just a guess, but assuming the petals had fallen it kind of looks like Ludwigia alternifolia.
eddiebird
Original Author
13 years ago
That's IT!!!!!!!!!!! I found a google image of the flower after it lost its petals and you are exactly right!!! And what an interesting plant. I hope the seedpods develop because they look mighty interesting.

Thank you so much, Lycopus!

Maria
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