Family: Ranunculaceae
[Myosurus minimus subsp. major L.]
Robert W. Freckmann
Robert W. Freckmann
Etymology: Myosurus: from Greek mus, "mouse," and oura, "tail," for the mousetail-like appearance of the receptacle in fruit
Plants: annual forb
Leaves: all basal, linear
Flowers: yellowish to green, 5-parted, regular shape, sepals spurred at the base, petals about equal to sepals, pistils forming up to 2 1/3" long spike; solitary on a long stalk; blooms April-June
Fruits: dry seed
Habitat: moist
Conservation Status: Introduced - adventive
Plants: annual forb
Leaves: all basal, linear
Flowers: yellowish to green, 5-parted, regular shape, sepals spurred at the base, petals about equal to sepals, pistils forming up to 2 1/3" long spike; solitary on a long stalk; blooms April-June
Fruits: dry seed
Habitat: moist
Conservation Status: Introduced - adventive
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Wetland Indicator = FACW USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc.
Robert W. Freckmann
Kurt Stüber
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