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deercabbage
Scientific Name: Nephrophyllidium
Family: Menyanthaceae
Category: Dicot
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Deer Cabbage (Nephrophyllidium crista-galli)
Deer cabbage, scientifically known as Nephrophyllidium crista-galli, is an aquatic flowering plant belonging to the Buckbean family (Menyanthaceae). It's the sole species within the monotypic genus Nephrophyllidium.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that deer consume cabbage and related plants. While not directly stating toxicity, it suggests that animals may be attracted to the plant.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Nephrophyllidium crista-galli
- Common Name: Deer cabbage
- Family: Menyanthaceae (Buckbean family)
- Synonyms: Fauria crista-galli (Menzies ex Hook.) Makino
Distribution and Habitat
- Deer cabbage commonly grows around Sitka, Alaska, from low-lying muskegs to lower elevations.
- It is also found in areas north of West Vancouver, British Columbia.
Morphological Characteristics
- Deer cabbage is often a low-growing perennial plant, but flowering stems can grow up to 50 cm tall.
- Leaves are kidney-shaped to nearly round, with stout petioles 2-6 inches high and a blade with finely.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Sitka black-tailed deer are known to consume skunk cabbage and potentially deer cabbage, especially in early spring.
- Leaf mines from insects have been observed in deer cabbage.