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pineland threeseed mercury
Scientific Name: Acalypha ostryifolia
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Acalypha ostryifolia
Acalypha ostryifolia, commonly known as hophornbeam copperleaf or pineland threeseed mercury, is an annual herb belonging to the copperleaf genus, Acalypha.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is an annual herb.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Acalypha ostryifolia Riddell
- Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
- Common Names: Hophornbeam copperleaf, pineland threeseed mercury, pineland three-seed mercury, hop-hornbeam copperleaf.
- Synonyms: Acalypha ostryaefolia (misspelling).
Distribution and Habitat
- Acalypha ostryifolia is native to North and Central America.
Ecological Role
- Slender Threeseed Mercury (likely a reference to a closely related species) is considered an ecological threat because it invades pinelands and scrub habitats.
Morphological Characteristics
- Acalypha ostryifolia typically reaches a mature height of 16 inches (40 cm) and a width of 14 inches.
- From the center of the "flower," a single, 3-lobed pod grows out on a stem.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Blackberry and panic grass can be negatively related to pine basal area, while the presence of three-seeded mercury was not affected in the study mentioned.
Related Species
- Acalypha californica (California copperleaf, Pringle three-seeded mercury)
- Acalypha rhomboidea (common three-seeded mercury, Rhombic three-seeded- mercury, Rhomboid mercury, Copperleaf, Rhombic copper-leaf)
- Acalypha virginica (Virginia Threeseed Mercury, Virginia Copperleaf, Common Three-Seed-Mercury)