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Bermuda buttercup

Oxalis pes-caprae

The Bermuda buttercup is a bright yellow flower that blooms in spring. Its leaves are shaped like little hearts, making it a cheerful sight in gardens and fields.

Lebensraum: Urban areas

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The Bermuda buttercup has bright, trumpet-shaped yellow flowers, often with a hint of orange near the center. Its leaves are clover-like, with three heart-shaped leaflets, giving it a shamrock appearance. This perennial forms dense mats of vibrant green foliage.

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Bermuda buttercup

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

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Interessante Fakten

At night, its three heart-shaped leaves fold up tightly, like a sleepy little shamrock.

Despite its name, this plant isn't a true buttercup! It's actually a type of sorrel.

People call it 'sour grass' because its leaves taste tangy, like a lemon!

This plant regrows easily! Tiny underground bulblets sprout even if it's pulled.

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Bulblet Blaster

Bermuda buttercup can grow tiny underground bulblets that help it spread incredibly fast, even without seeds!

Fähigkeit

Sun Tracker

Bermuda buttercup flowers face the sun all day long, following its path across the sky to catch more rays.

Fähigkeit

Tough Root Anchor

Bermuda buttercup has deep, branching roots that help it survive in dry, poor soil where other plants struggle.

Maße und Details

Höhe
10-30 cm
Ausbreitung
15-45 cm
Blütengröße
2-3 cm
Blütezeit
Winter to Spring
Essbar
Nein
Giftigkeit
Leicht
Lebenszyklus
Mehrjährig
Bestäubungsmethode
Insekten

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

Honey bees visit flowers for nectar and pollen.

pollinates

Buff-tailed bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

Bumblebees are important visitors to its bright flowers.

eaten by

Garden snail

Helix aspersa

Snails can feed on the leaves, especially young plants.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

Sour grass

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Sicherheit

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While the Bermuda buttercup is pretty, it's best to look and not eat it. Always ask an adult before touching plants.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das höhe von Bermuda buttercup?

10-30 cm

Was ist der/die/das ausbreitung von Bermuda buttercup?

15-45 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütengröße von Bermuda buttercup?

2-3 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütezeit von Bermuda buttercup?

Winter to Spring

Was ist der/die/das essbar von Bermuda buttercup?

Nein

Was ist der/die/das giftigkeit von Bermuda buttercup?

Leicht

Was ist der/die/das lebenszyklus von Bermuda buttercup?

Mehrjährig

Was ist der/die/das bestäubungsmethode von Bermuda buttercup?

Insekten

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