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forked green fiddleneck

Scientific Name: Amsinckia vernicosa var. furcata

Family: Boraginaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Forked Green Fiddleneck

This page provides information about the Forked Green Fiddleneck, a plant with notable botanical characteristics and interactions.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that fiddleneck plants have bristles that can cause skin irritations.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions that fiddleneck plants have bristles that can cause skin irritations.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Amsinckia vernicosa Hook. & Arn. var. furcata (Suksd.) Hoover
  • Common Names: Forked Green Fiddleneck
  • Other Fiddleneck Types Mentioned: Green Fiddleneck, Tarweed Fiddleneck (Lycopsoides), Menzies' Fiddleneck, Eastwood's Fiddleneck, Large Flowered Fiddleneck, Smallflower Fiddleneck, Common Fiddleneck

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Boraginaceae (Borage Family)
  • Genus: Amsinckia (am-SING-kee-uh)
  • Rank: Variety
  • Synonyms/Alternative Scientific Names: Amsinckia furcata, Hersilia bifurcata (Hoover - accepted)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Mentioned Locations: United States (California, Illinois, San Joaquin Valley, Panoche Hills)
  • Native Status: Native to some regions, introduced to others (as indicated by color-coded markers mentioned in the original text).

Morphological Characteristics

  • Annual Forb/Herb
  • Plant height is moderately high (12"-18")
  • Leaves: bright to olive green and wedge-shaped with 3 terminal lobes; also described as forked at the tip.
  • Flowers: Small bright blue flowers in spikes, pale yellow-green (up to 9mm)
  • Stamens: 4 prominent stamens with purple anthers.
  • Style: green with forked stigmas.
  • Fruit: Nutlets, 1 or 4 per fruit, with an open to closed ventral groove, usually forked or widened

Ecological Role

  • Used as a green manure crop.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The text mentions that bees are attracted to fiddleneck when used as a green manure.
  • Sticky hairs trap insects on some fiddleneck varieties

Resources and Further Information

  • USDA Database
  • Dave's Garden community
  • Garden Guides
  • Gardening.eu
  • PFAF Database