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threeleaf goldthread

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf goldthread is a small plant with shiny, green leaves that grow in groups of three. It often grows in cool, shady forests and has pretty yellow flowers that bloom in spring.

Lebensraum: Forests

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The threeleaf goldthread has glossy, dark green evergreen leaves, each divided into three distinct, toothed leaflets. From these low-growing leaves emerges a delicate stalk topped by a single, small white flower with five to seven slender petals, appearing star-like against the forest floor.

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threeleaf goldthread

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

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Interessante Fakten

If you look closely, each leaf looks like three tiny hearts joined together!

Its bright yellow roots are where it gets the 'goldthread' part of its name!

The shiny leaves can stay green all winter, peeking out from under the snow!

Tiny star-shaped white flowers are among the very first to bloom in the spring!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Year-Round Green

threeleaf goldthread has evergreen leaves that help it photosynthesize even under winter snow, giving it a head start in spring.

Fähigkeit

Golden Roots

threeleaf goldthread has bright yellow, thread-like rhizomes that store energy and spread the plant, helping it thrive in the forest.

Fähigkeit

Tough Ground Hugger

threeleaf goldthread has a low-growing form that helps it stay protected from harsh winds and heavy snow on the forest floor.

Maße und Details

Höhe
5-15 cm
Ausbreitung
10-25 cm
Blütengröße
0.5-1 cm
Blütezeit
Late spring to early summer
Essbar
Nein
Giftigkeit
Leicht
Lebenszyklus
Mehrjährig
Bestäubungsmethode
Insekten

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

pollinates

Viereck's sweat bee

Lasioglossum vierecki

Drinks nectar and collects pollen from its small white flowers.

eaten by

White-tailed deer

Odocoileus virginianus

Occasionally browses its leaves, especially when other food is scarce.

depends on

Eastern Hemlock

Tsuga canadensis

Thrives in the cool, moist, acidic understory created by hemlock forests.

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Sicherheit

Gefahr

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das höhe von threeleaf goldthread?

5-15 cm

Was ist der/die/das ausbreitung von threeleaf goldthread?

10-25 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütengröße von threeleaf goldthread?

0.5-1 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütezeit von threeleaf goldthread?

Late spring to early summer

Was ist der/die/das essbar von threeleaf goldthread?

Nein

Was ist der/die/das giftigkeit von threeleaf goldthread?

Leicht

Was ist der/die/das lebenszyklus von threeleaf goldthread?

Mehrjährig

Was ist der/die/das bestäubungsmethode von threeleaf goldthread?

Insekten

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