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You can often find it in damp hollows, track ruts, the edges of ponds, and seasonally flooded areas where competition from larger, more aggressive plants is minimal.

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Bastard Pimpernel is a pioneer species, meaning it is often among the first to colonize disturbed or bare ground. You can often find it in damp hollows,

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. the edges of ponds

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

The plant is notably one of the smallest flowering plants in temperate regions, often going unnoticed by casual observers.