Perennials, aromatic. Stems prostrate, 15–30 cm, hairy. Leaves hairy; blade base broadly cuneate, margins entire, apex obtuse. Pedicels 5–15 mm; bracteoles present. Flowers: sepals 5, ovate, calyx bilaterally symmetric; corolla violet-blue with violet-blue throat, 10–13 mm, lobes 4; stamens 2–4, didynamous.

Phenology: Flowering Jun–Nov.
Habitat: Marshes, swamps, margins of streams, pastures.
Elevation: 0–300 m.

Distribution

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Ala., Fla., Ga., La., Md., Miss., N.C., S.C., Tex., Va.

Discussion

Bacopa caroliniana is used in aquascaping in freshwater aquariums. The species can be propagated vegetatively through cuttings. The leaves of B. caroliniana are lemon scented when crushed.

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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