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Brittle False Pimpernel

Torenia crustacea

Least concern

Brittle False Pimpernel
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Overview

Torenia crustacea, commonly known as the Malaysian false pimpernel or brittle false pimpernel, is a species of annual or short-lived perennial flowering plant in the family Linderniaceae. Native to Asia, it has become widely distributed throughout tropical and subtropical regions worldwide and is considered a minor weed in rice paddies and other agricultural areas.

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  1. Wikipedia (EN): Torenia crustacea — CC BY-SA 4.0