Both of the Kickxia genus were growing together at this site so it was an excellent opportunity to compare the two. The round leaves of K. spuria were proportionately much larger than the arrow-shaped leaved of K. elatine (Sharp-leaved Fluellen). In both plants the flowers were borne on long procumbent stems with flowers springing from each axil of leaf and stem. At this site the flowers on the K. spuria were larger and more brightly coloured than those of K. elatine.
Disturbed ground near fence, Village near Monmouth September 6th 2005
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