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Bacopa monnieri

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Bacopa monnieri, also known as water hyssop, brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, herb of grace, and Indian pennywort, is a perennial, creeping herb native to wetland areas globally.

FamilyPlantaginaceae
GenusBacopa
NativeAsia
LifespanPerennial

About Bacopa monnieri

Bacopa monnieri, also known as water hyssop, brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, herb of grace, and Indian pennywort, is a perennial, creeping herb native to wetland areas globally.

Common Names

EnglishBrahmi
हिन्दीब्राह्मी जड़ी बूटी
मराठीब्राम्ही
தமிழ்நீர்ப்பிரமி
संस्कृतम्ब्राह्मी

Native Range

Asia is listed as part of the native range.

Native to Asia, Australia, Australia & Oceania, Indian Subcontinent, South Asia, Southeast Asia.

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Key Features

  • Tagged as Herb
  • Tagged as Perennial
  • Tagged as Evergreen

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Bacopa monnieri, also known as water hyssop, brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, herb of grace, and Indian pennywort, is a perennial, creeping herb native to wetland areas globally.

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