Manyflower Marshpennywort (Hydrocotyle umbellata) is in the ivy family family (Araliaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,589 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Nationally it blooms mainly from March to July, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Manyflower Marshpennywort: observations by month (U.S.)
About Manyflower Marshpennywort
Hydrocotyle umbellata, is an aquatic plant that thrives in wet, sandy habitat. Its English common name is manyflower marshpennywort or dollarweed. It is native to North America and parts of South America. It can also be found growing as an introduced species and sometimes a noxious weed on other continents. It is an edible weed that can be used in salads or as a pot herb.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Manyflower Marshpennywort by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 828 | March | Feb–May |
| Texas | 323 | April | Mar–Jul |
| North Carolina | 55 | May | May–Jul |
| Louisiana | 50 | April | Apr–May |
| Massachusetts | 49 | August | Jul–Sep |
| Maryland | 47 | July | Jun–Sep |
| Alabama | 40 | March | Mar–Oct |
| Mississippi | 37 | March | Mar–May |
| Georgia | 30 | April | Mar–May |
| New Jersey | 30 | October | Jul–Oct |
| South Carolina | 24 | May | May–Aug |
| Virginia | 18 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Arkansas | 13 | September | Sep–Oct |
| Delaware | 11 | July | Jul–Aug |
| Michigan | 10 | August | Aug–Oct |
| New York | 6 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Arizona | 5 | April | Apr–Jun |
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 Manyflower Marshpennywort?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from March to July.
Where is Manyflower Marshpennywort most often seen?
The most observations come from Florida, Texas, North Carolina.