Water Hyssop

Water Hyssop

Common name: Water Hyssop

Latin name: Bacopa monnieri (L.) Pennell

Family: Scrophulariaceae

Life Cycle: Perennial

Type: Broadleaf

Description: Perennial herb with a mat-forming growth habit that is often found in wet areas. It has succulent leaves with entire margins arranged oppossitely on the stem. Flowers with 5 white to pale blue petals with 4 stamens in the center.
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