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Nierembergia rivularis Nierembergia rivularis
Genus

Nierembergia

Called “cupflower” in GBIF

Nierembergia, common name cupflower, is a genus of plants in the nightshade family. It is named after the Spanish Jesuit and mystic Juan Eusebio Nieremberg (1595-1658).

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accepted species in GBIF
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Nierembergia rivularis

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Research on Nierembergia

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This weed hides most of itself underground to survive

If you've ever tried to pull a stubborn weed only to have it return weeks later, this plant's str...

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What science is finding about Nierembergia

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This weed hides most of itself underground to survive

A toxic South American plant that poisons livestock stores vitamin D-like compounds throughout its roots, stems, and leaves, with underground rhizomes holding up to 15 times more mass than the visible plant above ground, helping explain why it's so hard to eradicate from pastures.

Nierembergia rivularis