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slippery burr

Scientific Name: Corchorus siliquosus

Family: Tiliaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub, Forb/herb, Subshrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Corchorus siliquosus: Slippery Burr

This page provides information about Corchorus siliquosus, commonly known as Slippery Burr.

Considerations for Pets

  • The common name "Slippery Burr" alludes to the plant's burrs, which may attach to animal fur.

Considerations for Children

  • The common name "Slippery Burr" alludes to the plant's burrs, which may pose a tactile interest.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Corchorus siliquosus L.
  • Common Names: Slippery Burr, Slippery Dick
  • Family: Tiliaceae
  • Rank: Species
  • Nomenclatural Reference: Sp. Pl. 1: 529. 1753 1 May 1753
  • Symbol: COSI3

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to South Florida, including Collier and Miami-Dade counties.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Habit: Described as a short-lived perennial or subshrub.
  • Flowers: Actinomorphic flowers are arranged in umbels arising from nodes.
  • Calyx: Possesses 5 calyx parts.

General Information

  • Group: Dicot
  • Taxonomic Status: Accepted

Further Resources

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