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Samolus ebracteatus

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Family
  
Primulaceae

Rank
  
Species

Order
  
Ericales

Genus
  
Samolus

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Physostegia correllii, Sericocarpus linifolius, Myrica inodora, Little Indian Breadroot

Samolus ebracteatus, the limewater brookweed, is a plant species known to Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, and to the United States (Florida, Nevada, Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Kansas and New Mexico). It is found in wetlands, including seashore salt marshes, and near springs and intermittent rivers in desert areas.

Samolus ebracteatus is a perennial herb up to 60 cm (24 inches) tall. Pinkish or white flowers are borne in a terminal raceme.

The species is quite variable, with some recognizing 5 varieties and others not recognizing any subspecific taxa.

References

Samolus ebracteatus Wikipedia