Anagallis arvensis
Family: Primularicae
Plant Description: Annual to 15 cm or higher with erect to spreading stems. Leaves ovate or oval, mostly 1-2 cm long, opposite. Flowers solitary on slender pedicels, the corolla about 1 cm wide, salmon-orange or blue. In our area, blue is most common color.
Plant Trivia: Native to Europe. Flower color depends on soil pH.
Field Identification:
Occurrence: Frequent on prairies, fields, disturbed areas, and along roadsides.
Bloom Period: March – June
Plant Use:
Key to the species of Anagallis: Herbs with simple leaves and perfect5-merrous flowers. Petals united, with stamens as many as petals. Anagallis has solitary flosrrs.
- Leaves opposite…………………………..A. arvensis
Leaves alternate………………………………..A. minima
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