Limnophila fragrans
Family: Plantaginaceae
What it is like
A herb. The leaves are smooth and 10-15 mm long by 5-6 mm wide. They have fine teeth towards the tip. The flowers do not have stalks and are in the axils of leaves. They are about 5 mm long. The fruit is an oval capsule with many seeds.
Also put in the family Scrophulariaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in marshes and pools.
Countries/locations it is found in
American Samoa, Fiji, Pacific, Samoa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
La'au sosolo i le vai, Tamole vai