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Annuals Dictionary: Limnanthes

March 01, 2010 By: Annuals Dictionary Category: Annuals Dictionary

False mermaid family
Limnanthaceae
Lim-nan’theez. A genus of 7 species of w. North American herbs, one of which is cultivated in the flower garden.

Description
Leaves alternate, dissected. Flowers solitary, sepals and petals 3-5 each, usually notched at tip.

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