Family:
LinderniaceaeCommon Name: None widely used, often referred to by its scientific name.
Region: Found in tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Habitat: Moist habitats, such as wetlands, marshes, or along riverbanks. It often grows in damp, disturbed soils.
BotanyHerb; small, annual; up to 30 cm tall.
Leaves: opposite; simple; smooth or slightly toothed margins; lanceolate to oblong.
Inflorescence: terminal or axillary.
Flowers: small; purple or blue.
Corolla: tubular; bilaterally symmetrical (zygomorphic), distinct upper and lower lip; blue or purple with a white throat.
Stamens: four; didynamous, two long and two short.
Ovary: superior, developing into a small capsule.
Fruit: small, dry capsule that splits open to release tiny seeds.
Pollinators: insects, especially bees.
DD Mazus pumilaFamily:
Linderniaceae, versus Mazaceae orScrophulariaceae.
Form: erect annual herb, taller versus low-growing, creeping perennial, mat-like ground cover.
Stamens: four versus two.
Flower color: blue or purple,
Mazus pumilus pale purple or white flowers with yellow markings.
Habitat: open, moist habitats, such as wetlands and disturbed soils;
Mazus pumilus prefers more shaded, moist environments, such as forest floors and shaded wetlands.