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Myosurus sessilis
Myosurus sessilis S. Watson
Tiny Mouse Tail, Vernal Pool Mousetail, Vernal-pool Mousetail
Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family)
Synonym(s): Myosurus alopecuroides, Myosurus minimus var. sessiliflorus
USDA Symbol: MYSE2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: Up to about 1 inch tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , GreenBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Distribution
USA: CA , ORNative Habitat: Vernal pools and alkalai flats.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | FACW |
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 3 - Flora of North America (2014) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Myosurus sessilis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Myosurus sessilis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Myosurus sessilis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-11-12Research By: CBR