Mazus surculosus
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Mazaceae |
| Genus: | Mazus |
| Species: | M. surculosus
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Mazus surculosus, commonly known as suckering mazus,[1] is a species of herbaceous perennial groundcover native to Bhutan, China, India, and Nepal.[2]
Description
[edit]This species can grow to 8 cm (3.1 in) tall. It spreads rapidly via stolons which root at the nodes. The obovate leaves are 2–7 cm (0.79–2.76 in) long.[3] The blue or white flowers are 4–8 mm (0.16–0.31 in) long and appear between the months of June and July. The smooth seeds are stored within an ovoid capsule.[2]
Habitat
[edit]This species is found at high altitudes within the Himalayas mountain range.[4] It is found between altitudes of 2000–3000 metres. It is often found in grassy areas nearby forests.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ efloraofindia - Mazus surculosus, retrieved 9 March 2019
- ^ a b c efloraofchina - Mazus surculosus, retrieved 10 March 2019
- ^ Janaki Ammal Herbarium, retrieved 10 March 2019
- ^ efloraofnepal - Mazus surculosus, retrieved 10 March 2019