Mazus miquelii
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Mazaceae |
| Genus: | Mazus |
| Species: | M. miquelii
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Mazus miquelii, commonly known as Miquel's mazus[2] or creeping mazus,[3] is a species of herbaceous perennial groundcover native to Japan and China.[1] Mazus reptans is now considered a heterotypic synonym of M. miquelii,[4][5] but is still often used in the ornamental plant trade.
Description[edit]
Mazus miquelii spreads rapidly by producing significant amounts of slender stolons which root at the nodes.[6] The leaves are undivided and teethed along the margins. The blue or purple flowers are bilateral and have 5 petals,[7] The plants flower during the months of June to August. This species is hermaphroditic and is pollinated by insects.[1]
Habitat[edit]
Mazus miquelii has been introduced in North America, and as such is considered an invasive weed, especially in parts of the north-eastern United States.[6] This species thrives in damp, bog-like conditions, and cannot tolerate dry periods.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d pfaf - Mazus miquelii - Makino., retrieved 6 March 2019
- ^ usda - Mazus miquelii Makino., retrieved 6 March 2019
- ^ florafinder - Mazus miquelii., retrieved 6 March 2019
- ^ Pringle, James S. (December 2018). "The Identification, Nomenclature, and Naturalized Distribution of Mazus miquelii (Mazaceae) in North America". Castanea. 83 (2): 221. doi:10.2179/17-154. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "Mazus reptans N.E.Br". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ a b michiganflora - mazus miquelii, retrieved 6 March 2019
- ^ gobotany - mazus miquelii, retrieved 6 March 2019