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Gratiola pedunculata

Stalked Brooklime

Sprawling to erect perennial herb, rooting at base of branches. Golden glands on the leaves, bracts and sepals.

Additional information

  • FamilyPlantaginaceae (syn. Scrophulariaceae)
  • StoreyLower storey
  • Size13-50 cm high
  • Plant groupingAquatic & Semi aquatic
  • LeavesEgg-shaped to lance-shaped stem-clasping leaves with toothed to almost entire margins, 0.8-3 cm x 3-10 mm.
  • Flower colourWhite to pink with yellow throat
  • Flowering timeSpring to summer
  • FlowersSingle trumpet flowers, 8-26 mm long, on long stalks in leaf axils.
  • Bird attractingNo
  • Butterfly attractingNo
  • Frog habitatNo
  • Growing conditionsWet areas beside watercourses with sedges. Dappled shade.
  • Garden useEdges of ponds and dams in cool areas.
  • Commercially availableNever
  • Conservation statusRegionally significant. Known from very few local sites.
Photographer/s: 1, 2 Russell Best, NatureShare ©; 3 George Stolfo, Royal Botanic Gardens Board ©

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