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Dog's Mercury

Mercurialis perennis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Malpighiales ›Family: Euphorbiaceae ›Genus: Mercurialis

About

Mercurialis perennis, commonly known as dog's mercury, is a woodland plant found in much of Europe as well as in Algeria, Iran, Turkey, and the Caucasus, but almost absent from Ireland, Orkney and Shetland. A member of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae), it is a herbaceous, downy perennial with erect stems bearing simple, serrate leaves. The dioecious inflorescences are green, bearing inconspicuous flowers in March and April. It characteristically forms dense, extensive carpets on the floor of...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dog's Mercury?
The scientific name of Dog's Mercury is Mercurialis perennis.
What kingdom does Dog's Mercury belong to?
Dog's Mercury belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Dog's Mercury belong to?
Dog's Mercury belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Dog's Mercury belong to?
Dog's Mercury belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Dog's Mercury belong to?
Dog's Mercury belongs to the order Malpighiales.
What family does Dog's Mercury belong to?
Dog's Mercury belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae.
What genus does Dog's Mercury belong to?
Dog's Mercury belongs to the genus Mercurialis.