What does Houttuynia cordata look like, pictures of Houttuynia cordata
Last Update ：2024.04.30
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The plant height of Houttuynia Cordata is about 15-50 cm. The lower part of the stem lies on the ground, and the overall surface is relatively smooth and hairless. The leaves lie on the lower part of the stem, with different colors above and below. The upper part is yellow-green or dark green, the lower part is purple-red, and has long petioles. The flowers bloom between May and August in spikes, yellow flower spikes, growing at the top of the stem. The fruit is a capsule, oval in shape. The fruiting period is between July and October. The top part of the fruit will crack when ripe.
1. Plant shape
1. Plant shape
It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a plant height of about 15-50 cm and a distinct fishy smell. The lower part of its stem lies on the ground and takes root underground. The upper part is upright, relatively smooth and basically hairless.
2. Leaves
The leaves of Houttuynia Cordata are alternate, broad ovate or heart-shaped, about 3-8 cm long and 4-6 cm wide. The apex is tapered, the edge is entire, and there are fine glandular points. The colors above and below are different, the top is yellow-green or dark green, and the bottom is purple-red. It has long petioles, 3-5 cm long.
3. Flowers
It usually blooms between May and August, and the peak flowering period is in summer. When it blooms, it is a spike-like inflorescence, and the color of the flower spike is yellow. The flowers grow at the top of the stem, opposite to the leaves. There are 4 white bracts at the base, which are petal-shaped. The flowers are small and have no tepals.
4. Fruit
Its fruiting period is generally between July and October. The fruit is a capsule, oval in shape. The top part of the fruit will crack when ripe.
5. Pictures
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