grey-headed coneflower

Ratibida pinnata

The grey-headed coneflower is a bright yellow flower with a tall, spiky center. It loves to grow in sunny places and can be found in fields and meadows, making them look cheerful and colorful.

Hábitat: Grasslands

Aspecto

The grey-headed coneflower has slender, drooping bright yellow petals that surround a prominent, greyish-brown, egg-shaped central cone. Its tall, upright stems display finely divided, dark green leaves, making it stand out in fields.

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grey-headed coneflower

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Datos interesantes

After flowering, the tall stiff stems often stay standing through winter, feeding birds.

Its unusual grey cone smells like anise or black licorice when crushed!

Native Americans brewed its roots to soothe toothaches and fevers.

The seeds are a favorite snack for small birds like finches and sparrows!

Habilidades especiales

Coneflower can grow deep taproots that help it survive long periods without water, even in dry prairies.

Its many seeds are easily dispersed by wind and small birds, helping the plant spread naturally across landscapes.

Coneflower leaves and roots contain compounds historically used by indigenous people for soothing medicinal teas.

The bright petals and prominent cone act like a landing strip, guiding buzzing insect pollinators to its nectar.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 90-150 cm
Extensión: 30-60 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 2-7 cm
Temporada de floración: Summer to Fall (July-September)
Comestible: Sí
Toxicidad: Ninguna
Ciclo de vida: Perenne
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

Collects nectar and pollen.

pollinates

Monarch butterfly

Danaus plexippus

Feeds on nectar during migration.

eaten by

American Goldfinch

Carduelis tristis

Relishes its nutritious seeds.

eats

American Bison

Bison bison

Grazed on its foliage in prairies.

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.