Lysimachia procumbens

Native to India, Sri Lanka and the Himalayan region, this trailing perennial herb belongs to the primrose family. Its hairy stems carry opposite pairs of small, triangular to ovate leaves with heart-shaped bases. Yellow flowers with five spreading lobes appear singly or in pairs where the leaves join the stems. Small capsules contain numerous seeds. It grows in upland grasslands; in Kerala, India, flowering and fruiting occur from September through January. It is classified as Endangered in Sri Lanka. Photographed in Florida.