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Limonium cancellatum

Limonium cancellatum, also known as sea lavender, is a beautiful plant that grows near the coast. It has lovely purple flowers that bloom in clusters and can often be found in sandy or salty areas.

Lebensraum: Coastal areas

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The Limonium cancellatum has delicate, wiry stems topped with airy clusters of tiny, papery flowers, often appearing in shades of lavender or purplish-blue. Its broad, spoon-shaped leaves form a rosette at the base, making it distinct among coastal flora.

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Limonium cancellatum

Kategorie

Pflanzen

Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

It's a master of salty seasides, called a halophyte, loving conditions most plants hate!

Its scientific name, Limonium, comes from a Greek word for meadow, but it prefers the coast!

Some Limonium species are nicknamed 'Statice', meaning lasting, for their long-lasting flowers!

The plant's tiny seeds can sometimes float on water, spreading to new salty shores!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Limonium cancellatum can tolerate very salty soil by actively removing excess salt through its leaves, helping it thrive where other plants cannot.

This plant has adaptations like thick, sometimes leathery leaves that help it store water, making it resilient in dry, coastal conditions.

Limonium cancellatum's papery flower calyx retains its vibrant color long after blooming, helping it stand out for longer in its habitat.

Maße und Details

Höhe: 20-70 cm
Ausbreitung: 20-50 cm
Blütengröße: 0.4-0.6 cm
Blütezeit: Summer to early autumn
Essbar: Nein
Giftigkeit: Keine
Lebenszyklus: Mehrjährig
Bestäubungsmethode: Insekten

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

pollinates

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Collects nectar and pollen from flowers.

pollinates

Buff-tailed Bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

Buzz-pollinates flowers, aiding reproduction.

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Painted Lady

Vanessa cardui

Feeds on nectar, helping to spread pollen.

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