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thinstem lady's mantle
Scientific Name: Alchemilla filicaulis
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Thinstem Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla filicaulis)
Alchemilla filicaulis, commonly known as Thinstem Lady's Mantle, is an herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the Rosaceae family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Alchemilla filicaulis Buser
- Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms/Alternative Names:
- Alchemilla filicaulis subsp. vestita (Buser) M.E.Bradshaw
- Alchemilla vestita (Buser) Raunk.
Common Names
- Thinstem Lady's Mantle
- Thread-stem Lady's Mantle
- Fijnstengelige vrouwenmantel (Dutch)
- Liuweprint (Frisian)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Canada.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- Perennial plant.
- Typically grows to a height of about 12 inches (0.3 meters).
- Prefers mostly sunny locations.
- Grows best in moderate acid soil.
Ecological Role
- Preferred common name in the Inventory of Canadian Agricultural Weeds (2003) is thread-stemmed lady's mantle.
Conservation Status
- Globally vulnerable (G4T3?) according to NatureServe.
- Vulnerable (N3?) in Canada, according to NatureServe.