SafePlants

General Plant Information

• Several plants with small petals or no petals are mentioned in the text.
• Plants with a wax-like coating are discussed, and the extraction of waxes is mentioned.

Considerations for Pets

• The text mentions "cannabis leaf," "marijuana," and "medical marijuana." These substances can be extremely harmful to pets if ingested.

Considerations for Children

• The text references "tiny seeds" and "small parts" associated with various plants, which could pose a choking hazard for young children.
• Some plants are described as having "sticky hairs," which could be irritating to the skin.

Plant names and Common Names

• Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly Weed
• Haplopappus ciliatus - Wax Goldenweed
• Solanum carolinense - Common Sticker Weed (Horse Nettle)
• Morella cerifera - Wax Myrtle
• Cuphea viscosissima - Clammy Cuphea Wax Weed

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

• Sea Buckthorn has tiny petal-less green flowers.
• Cape Pondweed seems to have only two petals.
• Several plants are described as having small flowers, sometimes in clusters.
• Some plants have sticky hairs on their stems.
• Leaves can be covered with a whitish wax.

Distribution and Habitat

• Wax Currant is found in the western half of North America.

Ecological Role

• Some plants are described as invasive weeds, forming dense infestations in bushland understory.
• The text highlights the concept of a "weed" as a plant growing out of place.

Interactions with Other Organisms

• Small, yellowish insects are mentioned that suck sap from wax myrtle plants and cause petal discoloration.

Quirky Facts

• Native Americans used some weeds despite their small size.
• The alchemist in Prehistoria sells Wax.
• "A weed is just a plant in the wrong place."

Other Information

• Wikipedia glossaries are mentioned as a source for botanical terms.