Water Pimpernel

Scientific Name:   Samolus valerandi
Altenative names, synonyms, exist for this plant. See RPC Plant Details and check the refernce websites for additional information.


Synonym:  Samolus floribundus

Can grow in shallow water and withstands occasional flooding.

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Water Pimpernel

Genus species: Samolus valerandi
     Synonym: Samolus floribundus
Common Name: Water Pimpernel
Family Name: Primulaceae  
Annual or perennial herbs; leaves various, simple and entire in most; flowers bisexual, regular, in various clusters; fruit a capsule with free central placentation.
Seed Type: Angiosperm
Origin:  
Native: native to North America.
Non-native: not native to North America.
Introduced Native: native to North
America, but not Rowe Woods.
* Definitions based on the USDA
terminology
Native
Category:Aquatic
Flower Color:White
Identified by:M. Becus
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