Limnophila repens

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Limnophila repens
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Plantaginaceae
Genus: Limnophila
Species:
L. repens
Binomial name
Limnophila repens

Limnophila repens, the creeping marshweed, is a herbaceous plant belonging to the family Plantaginaceae. It grows up to 45 cm tall both in terrestrial and fresh water habitats. The plant has a strong aromatic smell. Stems are covered with fine hair. Leaves are subsessile opposite and oblong. Violet-pink(rarely yellow) flowers are axilary and solitary or in short racemes. Seeds are angular and brown. Flowering season: November to May. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Limnophila repens (Benth.) Benth". Biodiversity India. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
  2. "Creeping Marshweed". Flowers of India. Retrieved 25 February 2020.