Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
vagans
ID:
1106059

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 7: 196 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001105397

Common Names

  • Vagrant Brookweed
  • Vagrant Water-pimpernel
  • Vagrant's Brookweed

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Description

Samolus vagans (also called Wandering Water-Pimpernel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal umbel of yellow flowers. It grows in moist meadows, alpine pastures, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Samolus vagans is an ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and flower beds. It can also be used as a ground cover in shady areas. It has medicinal properties and can be used to treat digestive issues and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Samolus vagans has a white flower with a yellow center. Seed: The seed is small and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Where to Find Samolus vagans

Samolus vagans can be found in moist woodlands and meadows in the eastern United States.

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,

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