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curveseed butterwort
Scientific Name: Ceratocephala
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
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Ceratocephala testiculata: Curveseed Butterwort
Ceratocephala testiculata, commonly known as curveseed butterwort or bur buttercup, is a small flowering plant with a fascinating history and unique characteristics.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is very small, typically only growing an inch or two tall, but can reach up to a few inches. Small plant parts could be a potential choking hazard for pets if ingested.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Ceratocephala testiculata (Crantz) Roth
- Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
- Order: Ranunculales
- Genus: Ceratocephala Moench
Synonyms and Alternative Names
- Ranunculus testiculatus Crantz
- Ceratocephala falcata
- Ceratocephala testiculatus
Common Names
- Curveseed Butterwort
- Bur Buttercup
- Hornseed Buttercup
- Curveseed Buttercup
- Testiculate Buttercup
- Little Bur
Distribution and Habitat
Ceratocephala testiculata is native to Eurasia. It has also been introduced to other regions, including North America.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a very small plant, typically only about an inch or two tall, but potentially reaching a few inches in height.
- It is classified as a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- Life Span: Annual
Ecological Role
- This plant has been noted as being involved in seed dispersal by ants in non-native regions, potentially affecting local seed distribution dynamics.
- Origin: Introduced from southeastern Europe.
Further Resources
- Discover Life offers information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Ceratocephala testiculata.
- biolib.cz provides taxonomic information.
- TERMIUM, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank, may contain relevant terminology.