English: False fiddleleaf; Ovate false fiddleleaf; Blue waterleaf.
Region: southeastern United States.
Habitat: wetland; near ponds, ditches.
Use: in wetland restoration projects.
BotanyHerb; rhizomatous;perennial.
Stem: spiny; growing up to 2 feet tall.
Leaves: spiny; alternate; oval.
Flowers: blue.