Pale Tasselflower

Emilia praetermissa

The Pale Tasselflower is a pretty little flower with soft, fluffy seeds. It grows in sunny places and adds a splash of color to fields and gardens, making nature look even more beautiful!

Hábitat: Grasslands

Aspecto

The Pale Tasselflower is a delicate, slender herb with upright stems and narrow leaves. It has small, airy flower heads, typically appearing in shades of pale pink, lavender, or white, which transform into fluffy, dandelion-like seed clusters.

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Pale Tasselflower

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Datos interesantes

Each fluffy flower head is actually a cluster of many tiny individual flowers, called florets.

It's sometimes called "Flora's Paintbrush" because its dainty flowers resemble tiny art brushes!

The plant’s scientific name, Emilia, honors an Italian noblewoman from the 17th century!

This small plant can pop up as a harmless weed in gardens, fields, and even cracks in pavement!

Habilidades especiales

Pale Tasselflower has parachute-like seeds that help it fly on the wind, spreading far and wide to new growing spots.

Pale Tasselflower can grow quickly from seed to flower in just a few weeks, helping it finish its life cycle fast.

Pale Tasselflower has strong roots and grows well even in poor or disturbed soils, helping it survive tough conditions.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 20-60 cm
Extensión: 10-30 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 1-2 cm
Temporada de floración: Year-round in warm climates, summer-fall elsewhere
Comestible: No
Toxicidad: Ninguna
Ciclo de vida: Anual
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

European Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

gathers nectar and pollen for its colony

pollinates

Common Buckeye

Junonia coenia

sips nectar, transferring pollen between flowers

eaten by

Oriental Leafworm Moth

Spodoptera litura

larvae feed on leaves and stems

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.