Limosella acaulis Sessé & Moc.

Common Name and Taxonomy

Limosella acaulis, commonly called Owyhee mudwort, is a flowering plant species that belongs to the figwort family.

Native Range

This plant is native to western North America, ranging from the Pacific Northwest to northern Mexico.

Habitat

It grows in various types of muddy habitats located near water, including the edges of ponds.

Growth Form

It is a fleshy annual herb that forms low mats over muddy substrate.

Leaf Characteristics

Its flattened leaves can be linear, strap-shaped, or spoon-shaped, and reach up to 6 centimeters in length.

Inflorescence and Flower Traits

The inflorescence consists of an erect stalk that holds a single flower, which is white to pale lavender and just a few millimeters wide.

Fruit and Seeds

The fruit it produces is a capsule up to 5 millimeters wide that holds many tiny seeds.