genus
Mousetail
Myosurus
Field notes
The genus Myosurus, or mousetail, belongs to the family Ranunculaceae. It comprises about 15 species of annual scapose herbs. These herbs are nearly cosmopolitan (lacking in eastern Asia and tropical regions), with a center of diversity in western North America. The flowers are easily recognised by bearing 6 stamens with numerous ovaries on a stalk (accounting for the name "mousetail").
Selected species:
Myosurus apetalus - bristly mousetail
Myosurus cupulatus - Arizona mousetail
Myosurus minimus - tiny mousetail
Myosurus nitidus - western mousetail
Myosurus sessilis - vernal pool mousetail
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Annual Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.
Top native mousetail All
Native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.
