false mermaid (Floerkea proserpinacoides)
Floerkea proserpinacoides, or False Mermaidweed, is a delicate annual herb found in wet, shaded areas across North America. It produces tiny white flowers in spring and f
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Sunlight
Prefers partial shade but tolerates full sun if moisture is abundant.
Watering
Keep soil consistently wet to saturated, mimicking its natural boggy habitat.
Soil
Prefers rich, organic, mucky, or clayey soils that retain high moisture levels.
Temperature
Cool to moderate temperatures during its active growth period.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Generally not needed in rich soils; light feeding in poor soils.
Care Requirements
Prefers partial shade but tolerates full sun if moisture is abundant.
Keep soil consistently wet to saturated, mimicking its natural boggy habitat.
Prefers rich, organic, mucky, or clayey soils that retain high moisture levels.
Cool to moderate temperatures during its active growth period.
Outdoor
Generally not needed in rich soils; light feeding in poor soils.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering
Plant Place Type
Ground, Groundcover
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Annuals
Plant Height
10-30 cm
Spread
30-60 cm
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Pinnately compound
Flower Size
2-4 mm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
30000
Weed Status
Yes
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderBrassicales
- familyLimnanthaceae
- genusFloerkea
- speciesFloerkea proserpinacoides
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No
No known significant toxicity to humans or pets.