Difference between revisions of "Bacopa caroliniana"
Rhodora 10: 66. 1908.
Common names: Blue water-hyssop lemon bacopa
WeedyEndemic
Basionym: Obolaria caroliniana Walter
Synonyms: Hydrotrida caroliniana (Walter) Small
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Revision as of 15:02, 18 September 2019
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
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
None.
Lower Taxa
None.