Sunday, 25 June 2023

Samolus valerandi 水茴草

Common name: Brookweed
Scientific name: Samolus valerandi 水茴草
Genus: Samolus 水茴草屬
Family: Primulaceae 報春花科, primrose family

Remarks*: Its synonym is Glaux maritima

Origin: native 

Date: 21st June

366 A glabrous, little-branched, deciduous perennial, can reach up to 45 cm.

368 Basal and cauline leaves. Leaves alternate.

373 Underside of the leaves.

374 Underside of the leaves.

372 The leafy raceme and different stages of flowers. (flower buds, blooming flowers, developing fruits)

371 Side view of the flower showing the 5 sepals.

370 Flower.

369 Flower white, 2-4 mm across; 5 petals and stamens. Fruit on the right.

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