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Soleirolia soleirolii  (Req.) Dandy
Baby's tears,   Mother of thousands
Soleirolia soleirolii is an annual herb that is not native to California.
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Genus: Soleirolia
Family: Urticaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS + POWO

Alternate Names:
JEF + PLANTSHelxine soleirolii
Information about  Soleirolia soleirolii from other sources

[Wikipedia] Eradication Information: If given adequate moisture and protected from direct sun, Baby's-tears may grow prolifically, and is a common weed in many places.[7] It is capable of vegetative reproduction, so to eradicate a problematic or invasive patch, the entire root system of the plant must be dug out and removed, and not only the exposed leaves; roots or pieces of root which remain buried can (and will) sprout new growth, unless water is completely denied to the plant, causing it to dehydrate. Nurseries grow several varieties, including gold, yellow, and white breeds, but the mossy-green type is most popular with gardeners. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 12/10/2024).