Largeleaf Pennywort (Hydrocotyle bonariensis) is in the ivy family family (Araliaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 2,264 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in May.
Nationally it blooms mainly from April to August, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Largeleaf Pennywort: observations by month (U.S.)
About Largeleaf Pennywort
Hydrocotyle bonariensis, the largeleaf pennywort, once a member of the family Apiaceae, now in the family Araliaceae and of the genus Hydrocotyle is a hairless and creeping perennial.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Largeleaf Pennywort by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 633 | July | May–Sep |
| Florida | 447 | May | Mar–Aug |
| Texas | 390 | May | Mar–Jun |
| South Carolina | 293 | May | Apr–Sep |
| Alabama | 166 | June | Apr–Jul |
| Georgia | 121 | June | Apr–Sep |
| Mississippi | 114 | May | Mar–Jul |
| Louisiana | 51 | April | Apr–Jun |
| Virginia | 48 | June | May–Oct |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (ivy family)
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Largeleaf Pennywort?
Nationally, May has the most observations, with the main season from April to August.
Where is Largeleaf Pennywort most often seen?
The most observations come from North Carolina, Florida, Texas.