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Gila River waterhyssop
Scientific Name: Bacopa eisenii
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Bacopa eisenii: Gila River Water Hyssop
Bacopa eisenii, commonly known as Gila River water hyssop, is an aquatic plant with notable ecological and cultural significance.
Common Names
- Gila River water hyssop
- Waterhyssop (or Water Hyssop) - though this is more commonly associated with Bacopa crenata
- Eisen water hyssop
- Creeping water hyssop
- Western hydranthele
- Disk water-hyssop
- Wet waterhyssop
- Disc waterhyssop
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bacopa eisenii (Kellogg) Pennell
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Phylum: Magnoliophyta
- Order: Lamiales
- Family: Plantaginaceae
Distribution and Habitat
Bacopa eisenii is native to California and Nevada, where it thrives in wet environments.
Specifically, it's known to be found in the Central Valley of California and along the Gila River.
Related Species
- Bacopa monnieri
- Bacopa repens
- Bacopa rotundifolia
- Bacopa crenata
- Bacopa innominata
- Bacopa egensis
Ecological Role
Bacopa eisenii plays a role in riparian ecosystems along rivers, lakes, and streams.
Further Information
Calflora is a good source of further information.