gold coin

Pallenis maritima

The gold coin plant is a bright, cheerful flower that grows in sandy areas near the coast. Its lovely yellow flowers look like shiny coins, making it a fun sight for little explorers!

Hábitat: Coastal areas

Aspecto

The gold coin has bright, sunny yellow, daisy-like flowers with a slightly darker yellow-orange center. It grows low to the ground in spreading clumps, displaying small, slightly hairy, grey-green leaves. Its vibrant color makes it stand out vividly against sandy or rocky backdrops.

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gold coin

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Datos interesantes

Even on cloudy days, its sunny yellow petals seem to glow with their own light.

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

Scientists believe its seeds might be carried by ocean currents to new beach homes!

The gold coin plant is sometimes called 'sea daisy' because it loves living by the ocean.

Habilidades especiales

The gold coin has tiny hairs on its leaves that reflect sunlight, protecting it from intense coastal sun.

The gold coin can grow in sandy soils using roots adapted to find water in dry, nutrient-poor environments.

The gold coin can tolerate salty air and soil, allowing it to thrive right next to the sea.

The gold coin produces many seeds quickly, helping it reproduce fast and spread even in harsh conditions.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 10-30 cm
Extensión: 20-40 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 3-5 cm
Temporada de floración: Spring to fall
Comestible: No
Toxicidad: Ninguna
Ciclo de vida: Anual
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.

pollinates

Buff-tailed bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

An important pollinator for its bright flowers.

eaten by

Italian land snail

Helicella itala

Snails may graze on its leaves and stems.

Rasgos

Floración

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

De hoja perenne

Las plantas de hoja perenne conservan su follaje durante todo el año, sin perder nunca todas sus hojas a la vez.

Tolerante a la sequía

Las plantas tolerantes a la sequía pueden sobrevivir y florecer en condiciones de escasa disponibilidad de agua.

Colorido

Colorido describe a organismos u objetos que exhiben una amplia variedad de colores brillantes y distintivos.

Imán para polinizadores

Describe plantas que son particularmente atractivas y beneficiosas para una amplia variedad de organismos polinizadores.

Costero

Los hábitats costeros son entornos dinámicos situados a lo largo de la interfaz entre la tierra y el mar, influenciados por las mareas, las olas y el agua salada.