Bacopa caroliniana
Blue Water Hyssop, Blue Waterhyssop
Other regional names: Lemon Bacopa
- Lemon Bacopa
Also known as: Bacopa amplexicaulis (Michx.) Wettst. +16 more
- Bacopa amplexicaulis (Michx.) Wettst.
- Bacopa carolineana Robinson
- Herpestis amplexicaulis (Michx.) Pursh
- Herpestis caroliniana Britton, Sterns & Poggenb.
- Hydrotrida caroliniana (Walter) Small
- Hydrotrida crenulata (Small) Small
- Hydrotrida crenulata (Small) Small ex Cham. & Schltdl.
- Macuillamia amplexicaulis (Michx.) Raf.
- Moniera amplexicaulis Michx.
- Moniera caroliniana (Walter) Kuntze
- Moniera crenulata Small
- Monniera amplexicaulis Michx.
- Monniera caroliniana (Walter) Kuntze
- Monniera crenulata Small
- Schulzia obolaroides Raf.
- Septilia caroliniana (Walter) Small
- Septilia crenulata (Small) Small
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Plantaginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a semiaquatic subshrub.
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Bacopa caroliniana (commonly known as Blue Water-Hyssop) is a shrub within the Plantaginaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Cuba, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Brazil Northeast, Brazil West-Central, Réunion