Primrose Willow

Did you know

• It is one of the most invasive wetland plants globally, devastating ecosystems in Australia, Africa, and southern Europe.
• A single plant can produce over 100,000 seeds per season, which are dispersed by water, birds, and wind.
• The bright yellow flowers resemble true primroses but are actually in the evening primrose family, Onagraceae.
• It can grow from stem fragments, meaning even broken pieces that float downstream can establish new colonies.
• In its native South American wetlands, it provides important habitat for waterfowl and wading birds.

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Uses

• wetland restoration in native range
• ornamental water gardens
• wildlife habitat
• erosion control along waterways