Limewater brookweed facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Limewater brookweed |
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Samolus
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ebracteatus
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The limewater brookweed (scientific name: Samolus ebracteatus) is a special plant. It is found in many places, including Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies. In the United States, you can find it in states like Florida, Texas, and New Mexico.
About the Limewater Brookweed
The limewater brookweed is a type of plant that grows back year after year. This means it is a perennial herb. It can grow up to about 60 centimeters (24 inches) tall.
What it Looks Like
This plant has pretty flowers that can be pink or white. These flowers grow in a cluster at the very top of the plant. This cluster is called a "raceme."
Where it Lives
Limewater brookweed loves wet places. You can often find it in wetlands, which are areas where the land is covered by water. It also grows in salt marshes near the ocean. Sometimes, it lives near natural springs or rivers that dry up and fill with water again in desert areas.
Plant Varieties
Plants of the same species can sometimes look a little different depending on where they grow. The limewater brookweed is known to be quite varied. Some scientists have even identified different types, or "varieties," of this plant.
