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Phagnalon sordidum

Phagnalon sordidum is a unique plant with fuzzy leaves and pretty yellow flowers. It grows in sunny places and can be found in fields and along roadsides, making it a cheerful sight in nature.

Hábitat: Grasslands

Aspecto

The Phagnalon sordidum is a small, bushy plant with silvery-grey, woolly leaves, giving it a soft, dusty appearance. It produces clusters of tiny, button-like yellow flowers, often blooming at the tips of its branches. Its muted colors help it blend into arid, rocky landscapes.

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Phagnalon sordidum

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Datos interesantes

It's a Mediterranean native, loving warm, dry climates and bright sunshine!

Its name 'sordidum' refers to its dull, dusty-looking foliage, not that it's actually dirty!

The tiny seeds of Phagnalon sordidum are often dispersed by wind, travelling to new locations.

This hardy plant thrives in places with very little soil, often growing right out of rocks.

Habilidades especiales

Phagnalon sordidum has dense, woolly hairs on its leaves that reflect sunlight and trap moisture, helping it survive in very dry, sunny places.

Phagnalon sordidum can grow in rocky crevices, using its strong roots to anchor itself and find moisture where other plants cannot.

Phagnalon sordidum can regrow from its base even after being cut back or experiencing harsh conditions, ensuring its survival.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 10-60 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 0.5-1 cm
Temporada de floración: Spring_summer
Comestible: No
Toxicidad: Ninguna
Ciclo de vida: Perenne
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

Visits flowers for nectar and pollen

pollinates

buff-tailed bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

Helps spread pollen between plants

shelters

common blackbird

Turdus merula

May use its dense growth for nesting cover

Rasgos

Peludo

Peludo describe a los animales que poseen una cubierta densa de pelo o pelaje suave.

Floración

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

Ornamental

Las plantas ornamentales se cultivan principalmente por su atractivo estético, embelleciendo paisajes y jardines con su atractivo follaje, flores o forma.

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.