Seaside Brookweed
Samolus parviflorus

Family: Primulaceae

What it is like

A small fragile plant. It grows 10 cm high. The plant forms a ring of oval leaves. There are 7-14 leaves in the ring. The leaves are 6-10 cm long with a narrow base and 2.5-4 cm wide. They are bright green.

There are about 15 Samolus species. These have previously been in the Samolaceae family. They grow in water in temperate and subtropical places.

Where it is found

It flowers when daylength is over 10-12 hours.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America (country/location of origin), Cuba (country/location of origin), Dominican Republic (country/location of origin), Haiti, Mexico (country/location of origin), North America, Puerto Rico, South America (country/location of origin), USA, West Indies (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Water rose, Water cabbage

Synonyms

Samolus floribundus Kunth;