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Meadow Pink

Sabatia campestris

Meadow Pink is a lovely flower that blooms in fields and meadows. Its bright pink petals attract butterflies and bees, making it a cheerful sight in nature!

Lebensraum: Grasslands

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The Meadow Pink has striking, star-shaped flowers, usually bright pink or magenta, with a contrasting golden-yellow center. Each delicate petal has a tiny yellow-green spot at its base, creating a unique ring around the flower's heart. It grows on a slender, upright stem, making its vibrant blooms stand out.

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Meadow Pink
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Meadow Pink

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

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Interessante Fakten

Despite its name, it's not related to the garden 'pink' flowers, but gentians!

Its bright pink color helps it stand out from green leaves, shouting 'Look at me!'

Some say it smells like honey, inviting thirsty bees and butterflies to visit!

This plant can only grow if it gets lots of sunshine all day long!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Pollen Pathway

The Meadow Pink has bright yellow centers that act like landing strips, guiding helpful insects directly to its pollen and nectar.

Fähigkeit

Speedy Sprouter

Meadow Pink can quickly grow from seed to flower in one season, allowing it to complete its life cycle before harsh weather arrives.

Fähigkeit

Seed Scatterer

Meadow Pink produces many tiny seeds that can be carried by wind or water, helping it spread to new sunny spots.

Maße und Details

Höhe
15-45 cm
Blütengröße
2.5-4 cm
Blütezeit
Late Spring to Late Summer
Essbar
Nein
Giftigkeit
Keine
Lebenszyklus
Einjährig
Bestäubungsmethode
Insekten

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

pollinates

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Visits flowers for nectar and pollen, helping the plant reproduce.

pollinates

Common Eastern Bumble Bee

Bombus impatiens

Bumble bees are important visitors, transferring pollen between Meadow Pink flowers.

pollinates

Monarch Butterfly

Danaus plexippus

Monarchs are attracted to its bright flowers, spreading pollen as they feed.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

Noch keine Alternativnamen vorhanden.

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

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Always look but don't pick flowers, as they are homes for insects.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das höhe von Meadow Pink?

15-45 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütengröße von Meadow Pink?

2.5-4 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütezeit von Meadow Pink?

Late Spring to Late Summer

Was ist der/die/das essbar von Meadow Pink?

Nein

Was ist der/die/das giftigkeit von Meadow Pink?

Keine

Was ist der/die/das lebenszyklus von Meadow Pink?

Einjährig

Was ist der/die/das bestäubungsmethode von Meadow Pink?

Insekten

Wo findet man Meadow Pink normalerweise?

Grasslands

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