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Plantaginaceae
Bacopa

not marked as a favorite taxon *Bacopa egensis (Poeppig) Pennell. Common name: Brazilian Water-hyssop. Phenology: Aug-Oct. Habitat: Lakes, ponds, ditches, other disturbed aquatic areas. Distribution: Native of South America.

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Section: Herpestis.

Origin/Endemic status: South America

Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, FNA17, K4, Tippery et al (2024). Basionym: Hydranthelium egense Poepp. 1845

Links to other floras: = Bacopa egensis - FNA17

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: OBL

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