large-leaved waterleaf
plant
Also known as: Hydrophyllum macrophyllum
Quick Summary
Large-leaved waterleaf (Hydrophyllum macrophyllum) is a species of herbaceous plant in the borage family (Boraginaceae), native to damp woodlands in North America. It is similar to Virginia waterleaf but is rough, hairy, and grows to about 60 cm tall. Waterleaf plants are named for the light-greenish mottling on their leaves, which resembles watermarks. Some species of waterleaf are used in gardens for their attractive leaves and clusters of small white to purplish flowers. The genus Hydrophyllum includes about eight species.1
Summary created from Britannica articles
using AI.
AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.
5 Britannica Sources
Ask Britannica AI about this topic
Britannica doesn't have a full article on this topic, so we've curated a list of our relevant coverage.
