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Berula erecta

by Johan Wentzel

Berula erecta
Common Name
Lesser parsnip
Plant Type
Perennial
Berula erecta is a semi-aquatic plant to 1 metre, but often rather sprawling. It occurs as a submerged aquatic in rivers and streams
Plant Description

Berula erecta is a member of the carrot family. It is a hairless, medium to tall, stoloniferous, semi-aquatic plant to 1 metre, but often rather sprawling. It occurs as a submerged aquatic in rivers and streams, and as an emergent species at the edges of lakes, ponds, rivers, and in marshes. It is also found on seasonally-flooded wet ground, and usually roots into fine silt or mud. Stem hollow and lined.The plant produces many small white flowers in a compound umbel.

Due to its habitat requirements, Berula erecta is only suitable to larger developments and can actually become an invader under certain circumstances. Plant it in area area where it is self-contained.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Tandpynwortel
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Keep moist
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
All year
Flower Colour
Green
Shape
Clump forming
Soil
Clay
Plant Size
1m
Region
Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal.
Habitat
Wetlands
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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