Annual Valerian

Centranthus calcitrapae

The Annual Valerian is a cheerful flower that blooms in bright colors like pink and red. It's a favorite among butterflies and bees, making gardens lively and fun!

Hábitat: Grasslands

Aspecto

The Annual Valerian has slender, often branched stems reaching up to two feet, topped with clusters of tiny, star-shaped flowers. These delicate blooms are typically a bright pink to purplish-red, distinguishing it from other similar roadside wildflowers.

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Annual Valerian

Categoría

Plantas

Rareza

Common

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Datos interesantes

In Mediterranean regions, young Annual Valerian leaves are sometimes added to salads!

Its scientific name means 'spur-valerian,' for the small spur on its tiny flowers.

Its tiny seeds can hitch a ride on animal fur or even your clothes!

This plant is often one of the first to grow in disturbed or cleared areas.

Habilidades especiales

Annual Valerian can grow quickly and complete its life cycle rapidly, helping it thrive in changing environments.

Annual Valerian produces many small seeds that scatter widely, ensuring new plants can sprout far and wide.

Annual Valerian has roots that can grip and grow even in poor or rocky soils, letting it colonize tough spots.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 10-60 cm
Extensión: 10-30 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 0.3-0.6 cm
Temporada de floración: Spring to early summer
Comestible: No
Toxicidad: Ninguna
Ciclo de vida: Anual
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

Collects nectar and pollen from flowers.

pollinates

Painted Lady butterfly

Vanessa cardui

Feeds on nectar from its small blooms.

eaten by

European Goldfinch

Carduelis carduelis

May feed on the small, ripe seeds.

Rasgos

Floración

Las plantas con flores son cualquier planta que produce flores como parte de su ciclo reproductivo.

Floración de verano

Las plantas de floración de verano producen sus flores durante la temporada estival, a menudo aportando un color vibrante cuando muchas otras plantas ya han terminado de florecer.