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Swamp titi

Cyrilla racemiflora

The swamp titi is a lovely tree that grows in wet areas. It has beautiful white flowers and can provide shade for animals and people alike. It's a special part of the swamp ecosystem!

Lebensraum: Wetlands

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The Swamp titi is a multi-stemmed shrub or small tree, featuring glossy dark green leaves that may turn crimson in fall. It produces showy, slender clusters of small, fragrant white to cream-colored flowers that hang gracefully.

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Swamp titi

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In warmer climates, Swamp titi can keep its green leaves year-round, making it an evergreen tree!

Its common name 'titi' comes from its long, drooping flower clusters, resembling small plumes.

Swamp titi can form dense, almost impenetrable thickets, creating excellent shelter for wetland wildlife.

The wood of the Swamp titi is very hard and dense, historically used for crafting small tools.

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Wetland Wonder

Swamp titi can thrive in waterlogged soils and periodically flooded areas, allowing it to dominate challenging wetland habitats.

Fähigkeit

Fire Rescuer

Swamp titi has the ability to resprout vigorously from its roots after a fire, helping it recover quickly in fire-prone ecosystems.

Fähigkeit

Pollinator Beacon

Swamp titi boasts numerous small, fragrant flowers that attract a diverse array of insect pollinators, ensuring its reproduction.

Maße und Details

Höhe
300-900 cm
Ausbreitung
200-600 cm
Blütengröße
5-15 cm
Blütezeit
Late spring to summer
Essbar
Nein
Giftigkeit
Keine
Lebenszyklus
Mehrjährig
Bestäubungsmethode
Insekten

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

Gathers nectar and pollen from its flowers.

eats

White-tailed deer

Odocoileus virginianus

Browses on its leaves and tender twigs, especially in winter.

shelters

Green Tree Frog

Hyla cinerea

Often rests among its leaves, blending with the foliage.

shelters

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

Forages for insects among its branches.

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Be careful around wet areas and always stay close to an adult.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das höhe von Swamp titi?

300-900 cm

Was ist der/die/das ausbreitung von Swamp titi?

200-600 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütengröße von Swamp titi?

5-15 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütezeit von Swamp titi?

Late spring to summer

Was ist der/die/das essbar von Swamp titi?

Nein

Was ist der/die/das giftigkeit von Swamp titi?

Keine

Was ist der/die/das lebenszyklus von Swamp titi?

Mehrjährig

Was ist der/die/das bestäubungsmethode von Swamp titi?

Insekten

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