seaside daisy

Erigeron glaucus

The seaside daisy is a cheerful flower that grows near the ocean. It has bright yellow centers and soft petals that can be white or purple. These flowers love sunny spots and can be found dancing in the breeze by the beach.

Lebensraum: Coastal areas

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The seaside daisy has vibrant, purplish-pink to lavender ray petals surrounding a bright yellow center, forming a classic daisy shape. Its leathery, spoon-shaped leaves grow low to the ground, creating a dense mat of evergreen foliage.

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seaside daisy

Kategorie

Pflanzen

Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

Even though it loves the sun, it can grow right in the misty spray from ocean waves!

Its bright flowers are like a landing strip for thirsty bees and butterflies!

Seaside daisy blooms can change color slightly, sometimes appearing more purple or pink!

This tough plant can live for many years, bringing beauty to the same spot!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Seaside daisy can tolerate salty air and soil, thanks to its special adaptations that help it thrive close to the ocean.

Seaside daisy has thick, fleshy leaves that store water, helping it survive dry spells common in its coastal home.

Seaside daisy has a strong, deep root system that helps it anchor itself firmly in sandy or rocky coastal soils, preventing erosion.

Maße und Details

Höhe: 15-30 cm
Ausbreitung: 30-60 cm
Blütengröße: 2-4 cm
Blütezeit: Frühling bis Herbst
Essbar: Nein
Giftigkeit: Keine
Lebenszyklus: Mehrjährig
Bestäubungsmethode: Insekten

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

Gathers nectar and pollen

pollinates

Yellow-faced bumblebee

Bombus vosnesenskii

An important native pollinator

pollinates

Painted Lady butterfly

Vanessa cardui

Sips nectar from its flowers

eaten by

California banana slug

Ariolimax californicus

Occasionally browses its leaves

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Blühend

Blütenpflanzen sind alle Pflanzen, die als Teil ihres Fortpflanzungszyklus Blüten bilden.

Sommerblühend

Sommerblühende Pflanzen bringen ihre Blüten während der Sommersaison hervor und sorgen oft für leuchtende Farben, wenn viele andere Pflanzen bereits verblüht sind.