Other pictures of this plant:

               Seedpod                                           Leaf                                            Stem                                        Seed                                          Habit

               Seedling

Facts About this Plant:

Synonyms: Myosurus clavicaulis, Myosurus lepturus
Lifespan: Annual
Zones: N/A
Type: Forb
Bloom Time: March - June
Status: Native
Range:


Myosurus minimus, or Tiny Mousetail, is native to the entire continental United States, but is considered adventive in some of New England and the Great Lakes. It is a very small annual that grows in swamps, wet meadows and fields, streambanks, pond margins and vernal pools. It blooms from early to late spring, with small green yellow flowers.

This plant looks similar to some other members of the genus. More information will be posted at a later time about differentiating other species.

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