Suffolk Lungwort

Pulmonaria obscura

Suffolk Lungwort is a lovely plant with soft, spotted leaves and pretty flowers. It blooms in early spring and can be found in shady places, making it a special sight in gardens and woodlands.

Hábitat: Woodlands

Aspecto

The Suffolk Lungwort is a low-growing perennial with hairy stems and dark green leaves. Its bell-shaped flowers start pink and gradually change to a beautiful blue or violet as they mature. Unlike some relatives, its leaves are usually unspotted, giving it a unique, uniform green appearance.

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Suffolk Lungwort

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Datos interesantes

Early spring is when many queen bumblebees emerge, and this plant is their first feast!

Even though it's called 'lungwort,' it’s actually totally safe to eat its young leaves in salads!

Its common name comes from being particularly found in Suffolk, England!

This plant often grows under trees in ancient woodlands, some of which are thousands of years old!

Habilidades especiales

Suffolk Lungwort has flowers that change color from pink to blue, helping signal to pollinators which flowers are freshest and contain nectar.

Suffolk Lungwort blooms very early, providing vital nectar and pollen for hungry insects like bees when other food sources are scarce.

Suffolk Lungwort has hairy leaves and stems, which can deter some hungry herbivores from munching on its precious foliage.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 10-30 cm
Extensión: 20-40 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 1-2 cm
Temporada de floración: Primavera
Comestible: Sí
Toxicidad: Leve
Ciclo de vida: Perenne
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

Buff-tailed Bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

Visits early spring flowers for nectar and pollen.

pollinates

Western Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

An important early season food source for honey bees.

parasitizes

Lungwort Rust Fungus

Puccinia pulmonariae

A specific rust fungus that can grow on Lungwort leaves.

eats

Spanish Slug

Arion vulgaris

Generalist slug that may graze on its leaves if available.

Rasgos

Manchado

Marcado con manchas o parches de un color diferente.

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 primaveral

Las plantas de floración primaveral producen sus flores durante la temporada de primavera, lo que a menudo significa el final del invierno y el comienzo de un nuevo crecimiento.