What family does Mazus miquelii Makino belong to?

Mazus miquelii Makino (Mazus miquelii Makino) belongs to the family Mazaceae, order Lamiales, in the kingdom Plantae. You can identify it offline using the iNature app.

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Mazus miquelii Makino is a plant in the Mazaceae family, order Lamiales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

Plantae

Mazus miquelii Makino

Mazus miquelii is a stolon-spreading herb, an invasive weed in northeastern North America that favors damp boggy habitats.

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Family

Mazaceae

Genus

Mazus

Order

Lamiales

Class

Magnoliopsida

⚠️ Toxicity Note

Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.

About Mazus miquelii Makino

Growth and Propagation

Mazus miquelii spreads quickly by producing numerous slender stolons that root at their nodes.

Leaf Characteristics

Its leaves are undivided, with teeth along their margins.

Flower Appearance

The flowers of this species are blue or purple, bilaterally symmetrical, and have five petals.

Flowering Period

Plants flower from June through August.

Reproduction and Pollination

Mazus miquelii is hermaphroditic, and its flowers are pollinated by insects.

Introduced Range and Status

This species has been introduced to North America, where it is classified as an invasive weed, particularly in regions of the northeastern United States.