Bacopa caroliniana (Walter) B.L. Robinson. Section: Chaetodiscus. Common name: Blue Water-hyssop, Sweet Water-hyssop, Carolina Water-hyssop, Lemon Bacopa. Phenology: May-Oct. Habitat: Wet shores, tidal muds, marshes, disturbed wetland sites. Distribution: Se. VA south to s. FL, west to e. TX; disjunct in KY.
ID notes: The strongly fragrant stems and leaves are unique.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy ⓘ: = C, F, Fl6, FNA17, G, GW2, K4, RAB, Tn, Tx, Va, W, WH3, Tippery et al (2024); = Hydrotrida caroliniana (Walter) Small — S, Pennell (1935); Obolaria caroliniana Walter. Basionym: Obolaria caroliniana Walter 1788
Links to other floras: = Bacopa caroliniana - FNA17
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: OBL
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: OBL
- Great Plains: OBL
Heliophily ⓘ: 8
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