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Deam's threeseed mercury
Scientific Name: Acalypha deamii
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names: IN (mercury), PA (two-seeded copperleaf), TN (Deam
Acalypha rhomboidea: Common Three-Seeded Mercury
Acalypha rhomboidea, commonly known as common three-seeded mercury, rhombic three-seeded mercury, rhomboid mercury, copperleaf, and rhombic copper-leaf, is an annual weed.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant contains seeds, and seeds of some Acalypha species have been used in mercury-based treatments (although these have been abandoned).
Considerations for Children
- The plant contains seeds, and seeds of some Acalypha species have been used in mercury-based treatments (although these have been abandoned).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Acalypha rhomboidea
- Common Names: common three-seeded mercury, rhombic three-seeded mercury, rhomboid mercury, copperleaf, rhombic copper-leaf
Potential Allergy Information
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Ecological Role
- The text identifies this plant as an annual weed, suggesting it can be a common and potentially unwanted plant in gardens and cultivated areas.