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lamb succory

Scientific Name: Arnoseris minima

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Lamb's Succory (Arnoseris minima)

Lamb's Succory, scientifically known as Arnoseris minima, is a small herb belonging to the Asteraceae (daisy) family. It's also known by the common name Dwarf Nipplewort.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a small herb.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Arnoseris minima (L.) Schweigg. &amp Krte.
  • Common Name: Lamb's Succory
  • Synonym: Hyoseris minima
  • Family: Asteraceae (Compositae)
  • Rank: Species
  • Arnoseris is a monotypic genus.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Lamb's Succory is native to Europe.
  • It has a limited distribution in the United States and is considered a rare introduction in New England.
  • It is found in disturbed soils.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is a small herb without a permanent woody stem.
  • Leaves are arranged in a basal rosette.
  • It has small yellow flower heads.

Ecological Role

  • Swine's Chicory (Arnoseris pusilla), also known as Lamb's Succory, is a cornfield weed belonging to a closely related genus.

Quirky Facts

  • Lamb's Succory has been researched as a potential alternative to anthelmintics (deworming medication) in lambs when grown with chicory and plantain.

Further Information

  • Information can be found in the Flora of NW Europe.
  • Consult online dictionaries and encyclopedias like Wikipedia, Wiktionary, and Dictionary.com.
  • NBNSYS0000168208 and NHMSYS0000456089 are taxon version keys that might be useful in databases.