Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
SAMOLUS Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 171. 1753.
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TYPE: Samolus valerandi Linnaeus
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samolus ebracteatus | WATER PIMPERNEL; LIMEWATER BROOKWEED | Native OBL (NWPL) OBL (DEP) | ||
| Samolus valerandi subsp. parviflorus | PINELAND PIMPERNEL; SEASIDE BROOKWEED | Native OBL (NWPL) OBL (DEP) |
[Family identification key]
1. Leaves often mostly basal, sometimes also cauline; peduncle (from the subtending leaf to the first pedicel) 5-25 cm long; pedicels ebracteate; calyx 2-3 mm long; corolla 3-7.5 mm long; staminodes absent; fruit 3-4 mm long
1. Leaves basal and cauline; peduncle (from the subtending leaf to the first pedicel or branch) 0-4 cm long; pedicel with a small bract near the middle; calyx 1-1.5(2) mm long; staminodes 5; corolla 1.2-3 mm long; fruit 2-3 mm long
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffieldia | Sheffieldia J. R. Forster & G. Forster, Char. Gen. 17, t. 9. 1775. | TYPE: Sheffieldia repens J. R. Forster & G. Forster |