Status:
valid
Authors:
Duby
Source:
tro
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 74 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001105342
Common Names
- Bog-spoonwort
- Spoonwort
- Marsh-spoonwort
Description
Samolus spathulatus (also called 'Spatulate Water-Pimpernel', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe, Asia and North America. It grows in moist soils in meadows, woodlands, and along streams and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Samolus spathulatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Samolus spathulatus has small, white flowers that are found in clusters at the end of the stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Where to Find Samolus spathulatus
Samolus spathulatus is native to the northern hemisphere. It can be found in moist, shady areas in the northern hemisphere.
Species in the Samolus genus
Samolus valerandi,
Samolus parviflorus,
Samolus junceus,
Samolus caespitosus,
Samolus dichondrifolius,
Samolus cinerascens,
Samolus eremaeus,
Samolus spathulatus,
Samolus ebracteatus,
Samolus vagans,
Samolus porosus,
Samolus latifolius,
Samolus repens,
Samolus subnudicaulis,
Species in the Primulaceae family
Aegiceras corniculatum,
Aegiceras floridum,
Amblyanthopsis bhotanica,
Amblyanthopsis membranacea,
Amblyanthopsis philippinensis,
Amblyanthus glandulosus,
Amblyanthus multiflorus,
Amblyanthus obovatus,
Amblyanthus praetervisus,
Androsace beringensis,
Androsace idahoensis,
Androsace adenocephala,
Androsace adfinis,
Androsace aflatunensis,
Androsace aizoon,
Androsace akbajtalensis,
Androsace alaica,
Androsace alaschanica,
Androsace alaskana,
Androsace albana,
Androsace alchemilloides,
Androsace alpina,
Androsace americana,
Androsace apus,
Androsace aretioides,
Androsace aretioides,
Androsace argentea,
Androsace armeniaca,
Androsace axillaris,
Androsace baltistanica,
Androsace bidentata,
Androsace bisulca,
Androsace brachystegia,
Androsace brahmaputrae,
Androsace brevis,
Androsace bryomorpha,
Androsace bulleyana,
Androsace bungeana,
Androsace caduca,
Androsace caespitosa,
Androsace cernuiflora,
Androsace chaixii,
Androsace chamaejasme,
Androsace ciliata,
Androsace ciliifolia,
Androsace constancei,
Androsace coronata,
Androsace cortusifolia,
Androsace croftii,
Androsace cuscutiformis,