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German-madwort
Scientific Name: Asperugo procumbens
Family: Boraginaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
German Madwort (Asperugo procumbens)
Asperugo procumbens, commonly known as German madwort or simply madwort, is an annual herb belonging to the Boraginaceae family.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that German madwort has bristly stems, which could potentially cause minor skin irritation if handled or brushed against.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Asperugo procumbens L.
- Common Names: Madwort, German Madwort, Catchweed
- Family: Boraginaceae (Borage Family)
- Asperugo procumbens is the sole species in the monotypic genus Asperugo.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to eastern and central Europe.
- Widespread across North America.
- Observed in locations like eastern Adams County, Washington, and Pine Creek, Oregon.
- Can be found in fields.
Morphological Characteristics
- A low, hairy annual herb.
- Features blue flowers.
- Has trailing, bristly stems.
Ecological Role
- Classified as a weed in some regions.
- Can be an exotic species in certain environments, like the Kenai Peninsula.