About Bacopa rotundifolia (Michx.) Wettst.
Nomenclature and Common Names
Bacopa rotundifolia (Michx.) Wettst. is a water hyssop species commonly called disk water hyssop or round-leafed water hyssop, named for the shape of its leaves.
Native Distribution and Invasive Status
It is an aquatic plant native to water bodies in the central United States, and it is well documented as an invasive weed of waterways in other regions.
Leaf Morphology
Its round leaves measure 1 to 3 centimeters wide, and each leaf has six longitudinal veins.
Flower Characteristics and Bloom Period
The plant bears white flowers with yellow throats, and it blooms in the fall.
Fruit and Seed Dispersal
It produces a medium amount of fruit and seeds, and its seeds spread at a slow rate.
Commercial Use
This species has no commercial use.
