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arnoseris
Scientific Name: Arnoseris
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
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Arnoseris minima: Lamb's Succory
Arnoseris minima, commonly known as Lamb's Succory, is the only known species in the monotypic genus Arnoseris.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arnoseris minima (L.) Schweigg. & Krte
- Common Names: Lamb's Succory, Dwarf Nipplewort, Lamb Succory (English); Korensla (Dutch); Grouhals (Frisian); Arnosris naine (French); Lmmersalat (German); Radicchio piccino (Italian)
- Family: Asteraceae (also referred to as Compositae), the aster family
- Synonyms:
- Hyoseris minima L.
- Arnoseris pusilla Gaertn.
- Cichorium arnoseris E.H.L.Krause
Distribution and Habitat
Arnoseris minima is native to Europe, Morocco, and the Middle East. While it was widely scattered in the 18th and 19th centuries, it persisted primarily in East and Southeast England. It has also been recorded in Canada, where it is considered an exotic species.
Morphological Characteristics
- Leaf blades measure 5–75+ × 3–15(–20+) mm.
- It is an annual plant.
Etymology
The genus name Arnoseris is derived from the Greek words "arnos," meaning sheep, and "seris," referring to a kind of endive. The exact allusion of this combination is unclear.
Quirky Facts
- The text mentions an association with sheep ("arnos" meaning sheep), but the exact reason for this connection is unclear.
Further Information
For more information, you can consult the following resources:
- Somerset Rare Plants Group: www.somersetrareplantsgroup.org.uk
- Euro+Med PlantBase: Euro+Med PlantBase
- Michigan Flora Online
- The Plant List
- International Plant Names Index
- NYBG Virtual Herbarium