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false mermaidweed

Scientific Name: Floerkea proserpinacoides

Family: Limnanthaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names: CT (false mermaid-weed), IA (false mermaid), MN (f

       

Floerkea proserpinacoides - False Mermaid-weed

Floerkea proserpinacoides, also known as false mermaid or false mermaid-weed, is an herbaceous annual plant.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Floerkea proserpinacoides Willd.
  • Common Names: False mermaid, False mermaid-weed
  • Family: Limnanthaceae (Meadowfoam Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonym: Floerkea occidentalis Rydb.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The plant has been found in Antarctica, Canada (British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario), and the United States.
  • It is associated with floodplain environments.

Ecological Role

  • It is a spring ephemeral, meaning it has a short life cycle that is timed with the spring season.
  • In some regions, it's considered a rare or endangered species, leading to adjustments in construction or development plans to protect it.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • It is an herbaceous annual.
  • It is an inconspicuous, little, green plant.

Quirky Facts

  • The genus Floerkea is monotypic, meaning it contains only one species: Floerkea proserpinacoides.

Further Information

  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
  • Discover Life: discoverlife.org