Hemimeris racemosa low leaf toothing

Hemimeris racemosa leaves, always opposite and long-stalked may be near toothless along their margins as on the plant in the photo. Single or few vestigial teeth, superficial scallops or just perceptible sinuation of the margins characterise the leaves in picture, seen in the Biedouw Valley in September.

Faint, whitish vein lines are visible, ascending and curving in from the midribs on the flat blades. Hairiness is notable on the flower stalks, while glandular hairs occur on the calyces from the bud stage.

This small plant is faring well in moist, sandy soil in the shade of its rock (Manning, 2007; Bean and Johns, 2005; iNaturalist).