Bacopa monnieri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bacopa monnieri |
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Bacopa
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monnieri
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Bacopa monniera Hayata & Matsum. |
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Bacopa monnieri is a special plant that grows year after year. It's a perennial herb that spreads out, often found in wet areas like wetlands. You can find it in many parts of the world, including India, Australia, Europe, Africa, Asia, and both North and South America. People call it by many names, such as water hyssop, brahmi, and herb of grace.
What it Looks Like
Bacopa monnieri is a plant that doesn't have a strong smell. Its leaves are thick and juicy, shaped like long ovals. They are about 4 to 6 millimeters thick. The leaves grow in pairs, one on each side of the stem. The flowers are small and white, with four or five petals. They are shaped like a star, meaning they look the same from all sides. This plant can even grow in water that is a little bit salty. You can easily grow new plants from cuttings, which means taking a piece of the plant and planting it.
Where it Grows
Bacopa monnieri is one of the most common types of Bacopa plants. It loves to grow in marshy, wet places. You can find it all over India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, China, Pakistan, Taiwan, and Vietnam. It also grows in tropical and southern Africa, on Madagascar, in Australia, and in the Caribbean. In the Americas, it's found in parts of the United States like Florida, Texas, and Hawaii, as well as in Central and South America.
