Status:
valid
Authors:
J.T.Howell
Source:
tro
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 3: 206 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001073391
Common Names
- Baker's meadowfoam
- Baker's false meadowfoam
- Baker's meadowfoam-limnanthes
Description
Limnanthes bakeri (also called Baker's Meadowfoam, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant with white flowers and small, round leaves. It is native to California and grows in wet meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Limnanthes bakeri is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Limnanthes bakeri has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow, pointed leaf.
Where to Find Limnanthes bakeri
Limnanthes bakeri is native to Europe and western Asia. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and thickets.
Species in the Limnanthes genus
Species in the Limnanthaceae family