Vandellia diffusa is a flowering plant belonging to the family Linderniaceae. The genus Vandellia comprised about 52 species in the world. In India, it represents about seven species. Vandellia diffusa is native to parts of Central Africa, Madagascar and Turkey and has been introduced into Central America, South America, India and other parts of Asia. This small annual herb spreads up to 30 cm, with 4-sided, slightly hairy stems and oval or round, tooth-edged leaves. The flowers are white with a purple tinge, growing singly in leaf axils. The tubular green calyx is hairy, and the corolla has a purplish upper lip with a yellow-marked lower lip.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Spreading False Pimpernel being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Lamiales
- Family
- Linderniaceae
- Genus
- Vandellia
- Species
- Vandellia diffusa
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