Pimpernel: Bastard

Its flowers are almost microscopic, appearing in the leaf axils. They are usually white or pale pink, possessing a four-parted corolla that is shorter than the surrounding green calyx.

Because it is so small and easily overlooked, the true population levels of Bastard Pimpernel can be difficult to track. However, it is considered a in several areas because it relies on "early successional" habitats—places that are periodically disturbed. Without such disturbance, larger plants eventually shade it out.

It thrives in moist, sandy, or gravelly soils that are low in nutrients.

The ( Centunculus minimus ), also commonly known as chaffweed , is a tiny, inconspicuous annual herb that belongs to the primrose family (Primulaceae). Despite its somewhat provocative name, it is a fascinating subject for botanists due to its minute size and specialized habitat requirements. Botanical Description