Question: We have this low spreading green plant (see picture) in our garden but can't figure out what it is. The …
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We have this low spreading green plant (see picture) in our garden but can't figure out what it is. The leaves are tiny, about the size of pinky nail. It grows in mulched beds, in bare spots on the lawn, and just about everywhere else, with an affinity for wet or damp spots. Its roots seem very shallow but tangled- pulling up a little pulls up a huge mat of the stuff. Any insight is appreciated!
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Dear espratt16, it appears you have photographed a species of Hydrocotyle (pennywort) in the Apiaceae (celery family). Because I don't know where this image was taken, I am unable to complete the identification or let you know whether the species is native or not. Hopefully, knowing the genus will be useful to you. Best wishes.
