Wildflowers of Tucson, Arizona
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Mecardonia procumbens - Baby Jump-up Mecardonia procumbens - Baby Jump-up
Scientific Name: Mecardonia procumbens (Bacopa procumbens)
Common Name: Baby Jump-up
Flower Color: Yellow
Plant Type: Herb, Annual, Perennial
Height: Sprawling to 16 inches (41 cm) wide
Date Observed: September 24, 2005
Notes: The 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) long, tubular flowers have 2 joined upper lobes, 3 lower lobes, a brown-lined throat, and 3 green bracts at their base. The leaves are opposite, toothed, and have pinnate venation. This plant has square stems and grows along streams.
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