Ellisia nyctelea

Common Name
Nyctelea
Waterpod
Aunt lucy
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Annual
Max Height (ft)
2.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Additional Info

Mostly in rich, well-drained alluvial forests, particularly along larger streams and rivers; occasionally in disturbed, nutrient-rich upland forests in the mountains. Infrequent to locally common in the piedmont and nw. mountains; apparently absent from wc. and sw. Virginia.

Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Late Summer
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Dry