Antique Hand Colored Print (1867) – "Bastard Pimpernel - eBay
It thrives in moist, sandy, or gravelly soils that are low in nutrients.
The plant produces a small, globular capsule that splits open to release several tiny seeds. Ecology and Habitat bastard pimpernel
Because it is so small and easily overlooked, the true population levels of Bastard Pimpernel can be difficult to track. However, it is considered a in several areas because it relies on "early successional" habitats—places that are periodically disturbed. Without such disturbance, larger plants eventually shade it out.
The ( Centunculus minimus ), also commonly known as chaffweed , is a tiny, inconspicuous annual herb that belongs to the primrose family (Primulaceae). Despite its somewhat provocative name, it is a fascinating subject for botanists due to its minute size and specialized habitat requirements. Botanical Description Antique Hand Colored Print (1867) – "Bastard Pimpernel
The leaves are small, egg-shaped, and arranged alternately along the stem.
Its flowers are almost microscopic, appearing in the leaf axils. They are usually white or pale pink, possessing a four-parted corolla that is shorter than the surrounding green calyx. However, it is considered a in several areas
Modern taxonomy often places it in the genus Lysimachia (as Lysimachia minima ), though older texts almost universally refer to it as Centunculus minimus . Conservation Status