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Roadside Agrimony (Agrimonia striata)

Roadside Agrimony, scientifically known as Agrimonia striata, is a perennial forb belonging to the Rose family (Rosaceae). It's also known by several common names, including Grooved Agrimony, Agrimony, Cocklebur, Woodland Agrimony, and Woodland Grooveburr.

Considerations for Pets

• The plant's fruit has distinctive parallel features, though the exact nature of these isn't specified in the text.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Agrimonia striata Michx.
• Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family)
• Genus: Agrimonia (from the Greek &#7936&#961&#947&#949&#956&#974&#957&#951)
• Taxonomic Rank: Species
• Synonyms: Mentions "Beaked Agrimony (North America) Agrimonia striata" without explicitly stating it's a synonym.

Distribution and Habitat

• Native to North America.
• Found in areas such as CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, and VT.
• Grows in dry grassy habitats, field borders, and roadside verges. It is also commonly found on hedgebanks and in grassland and waste places.
• Specifically mentioned in Minnesota and Southeastern Arizona.
• Prefers mesic to light (sandy) soils.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

• Erect perennial, growing from 15 inches to 4 feet high.
• Stems are usually unbranched and can have glistening undersides of leaves.
• Showy greenish-yellow flowers.
• Stiff stems.
• Hermaphrodite flowers (have both male and female organs).

Ecological Role

• Grows in roadside verges, which serve as important habitats for various plants.

Interactions with Other Organisms

• Similar in appearance to Fragrant Agrimony.
• Often found growing alongside veiny meadow rue (Thalictrum venulosum).

Further Information

• USDA hardiness zone information is "coming soon."
• Brooklyn Botanic Garden New York Metropolitan Flora Project (NYMF) has a photo page.
• Robert W. Freckmann Herbarium University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point