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Hydrocotyle moschata  G. Forst.
Musk hydrocotyle,   Musky marshpennywort
Hydrocotyle moschata is a perennial herb that is not native to California.
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Genus: Hydrocotyle
Family: Araliaceae  
(Apiaceae)
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Toxicity: Do not eat any part of this plant.
Name Status:
Accepted by PLANTS + POWO
Information about  Hydrocotyle moschata from other sources
USDA PLANTS Profile (HYMO4)

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[Wikipedia] Native Range, Introduced Species: Hairy pennywort is native to New Zealand,[3] but has been introduced and naturalized elsewhere including California[4] and Mozambique. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 05/19/2025).