Species
Lysimachia monelli
Etymology
monelli: After French horticulturist Jean Monelle. He was responsible for introducing a number of plants into France, including the pimpernel with the large blue flowers.
Common Name(s)
blue pimpernel, flaxleaf pimpernel, Mediterranean pimpernel, Italian pimpernel
Authority
Lysimachia monelli (L.) U. Manns & A. Anderberg
Family
Primulaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites
Synonyms
Anagallis monelli L.; A. monellii; A. collina; A. linifolia
Habitat
Gravel adjoining planted garden
Flower Colours
Blue
Year Naturalised
2014
Origin
Western Europe
Reason for Introduction
Ornamental
Life Cycle and Dispersal
Perennial, tap-rooted, sprawling herb. Seed is produced, seedlings have been found near planted areas.
Attribution
Prepared for NZPCN by Colin Ogle 6 March 2014
References and further reading
Manns, Ulrika; Anderberg, Arne A. (July 2009). "New combinations and names in Lysimachia (Myrsinaceae) for species of Anagallis, Pelletiera and Trientalis".Willdenowia 39 (1): 49–54.
This page last updated on 1 Dec 2019