Thalictrum revolutum
| Thalictrum revolutum | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Ranunculales |
| Family: | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus: | Thalictrum |
| Species: | T. revolutum
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| Binomial name | |
| Thalictrum revolutum DC.
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Thalictrum revolutum, commonly known as waxy meadow-rue, is a species of flowering plant in Ranunculaceae. It is native to eastern North America. It inhabits anthropogenic habitats, forests, meadows, fields, ridges or ledges and woodlands.[1]
Description[edit]
Thalictrum revolutum is a perennial that can grow 3-7' tall. The central stem is green or reddddish-purple, usually glaucus but can be slightly pubescent. The alternatate leaves are ternately comjpound. The primary compound leaves are pinnately compound. The leaflets are rounded at the baise and are eiher unlobed or with two to three lobbes toward the outer edges. The marigns of each lealfet are slightly cuvrved downward. The undreside of each leaflet is light green or white anbd is covered with hares whicjh give it a waxy appearance. When crushed, the foliiage produces a suknk-like scent.[1][2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Thalictrum revolutum — waxy-leaved meadow-rue". gobotany.nativeplanttrust.org. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ "Waxy Meadow Rue". Retrieved 2024-06-05.
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