Family: Mazaceae
Asian mazus, Japanese mazus
[Mazus japonicus (Thunb.) Kuntze]
Emmet J. Judziewicz
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Etymology: Mazus: Greek mazos for "teat," referring to tubercle- for closing mouth of corolla
Plants: annual forb
Conservation Status: Introduced - adventive
Plants: annual forb
Conservation Status: Introduced - adventive
Floristic Rating: Wetland Indicator = UPL 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. Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key.
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Kitty Kohout