frostweed

Verbesina virginica

Frostweed is a special plant that can grow tall and has beautiful yellow flowers. It gets its name because it can look like it has frost on it when the weather is cold!

Hábitat: Grasslands

Aspecto

The frostweed has tall, sturdy green stems topped with clusters of bright white, daisy-like flowers. Its large, dark green leaves feature unique winged petioles that run down the stem. It stands out with its abundant white blooms against a backdrop of green foliage.

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frostweed

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Datos interesantes

Its sturdy stems can grow taller than most kids, reaching up to two meters!

Its unique stems have green 'wings' that look like frilly ribbons!

Many types of butterflies and bees flock to its abundant, sweet white flowers for nectar.

When the weather freezes, sap pushing from its stem cracks creates amazing ice ribbons!

Habilidades especiales

Frostweed can create beautiful ribbons of ice from its stems in freezing weather, a unique natural phenomenon.

Frostweed has unique 'wings' running down its stems, which help support the plant and deter hungry browsers.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 100-200 cm
Extensión: 30-90 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 1-2 cm
Temporada de floración: Late summer to fall
Comestible: No
Toxicidad: Ninguna
Ciclo de vida: Perenne
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

Monarch butterfly

Danaus plexippus

Monarch butterflies sip nectar from its white flowers.

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

Honey bees gather nectar and pollen from its blooms.

eaten by

White-tailed deer

Odocoileus virginianus

Deer occasionally browse its leaves and tender stems.

Rasgos

Caducifolio

Las plantas caducifolias pierden periódicamente todas sus hojas, por lo general durante el otoño o las estaciones secas.

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.