Owyhee mudwort facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Owyhee mudwort |
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Limosella
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acaulis
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Limosella acaulis is a small flowering plant often called the Owyhee mudwort. It belongs to the figwort family, which includes many different kinds of plants. This plant is known for growing in wet, muddy places.
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About the Owyhee Mudwort
The Owyhee mudwort is a special type of plant. It is an annual herb, which means it grows, flowers, and produces seeds all in one year. After that, the plant dies, but its seeds will grow into new plants the next year. It often forms low, flat mats on the ground.
Where the Owyhee Mudwort Lives
This plant is found in western North America. You can see it from the Pacific Northwest all the way down to northern Mexico. It loves to grow in very wet, muddy areas. You might spot it near the edges of ponds, lakes, or slow-moving streams. It needs a lot of water to thrive.
What the Owyhee Mudwort Looks Like
The Owyhee mudwort is quite small. Its leaves are flat and can be shaped like a line, a strap, or even a spoon. They can grow up to 6 centimeters long.
Flowers and Seeds
The plant produces tiny flowers. Each flower grows on a straight stalk. The flowers are usually white or a very light lavender color. They are only a few millimeters wide, so you have to look closely to see them!
After the flower blooms, it turns into a small fruit. This fruit is called a capsule. It can be up to 5 millimeters wide. Inside this capsule are many, many tiny seeds. These seeds will help new Owyhee mudwort plants grow in the future.
