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threeleaf goldthread

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf goldthread is a small plant with shiny, green leaves that grow in groups of three. It often grows in cool, shady forests and has pretty yellow flowers that bloom in spring.

Hábitat: Forests

Aspecto

The threeleaf goldthread has glossy, dark green evergreen leaves, each divided into three distinct, toothed leaflets. From these low-growing leaves emerges a delicate stalk topped by a single, small white flower with five to seven slender petals, appearing star-like against the forest floor.

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threeleaf goldthread

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Common

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Datos interesantes

If you look closely, each leaf looks like three tiny hearts joined together!

Its bright yellow roots are where it gets the 'goldthread' part of its name!

The shiny leaves can stay green all winter, peeking out from under the snow!

Tiny star-shaped white flowers are among the very first to bloom in the spring!

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Year-Round Green

threeleaf goldthread has evergreen leaves that help it photosynthesize even under winter snow, giving it a head start in spring.

Habilidad

Golden Roots

threeleaf goldthread has bright yellow, thread-like rhizomes that store energy and spread the plant, helping it thrive in the forest.

Habilidad

Tough Ground Hugger

threeleaf goldthread has a low-growing form that helps it stay protected from harsh winds and heavy snow on the forest floor.

Medidas y detalles

Altura
5-15 cm
Extensión
10-25 cm
Tamaño de la flor
0.5-1 cm
Temporada de floración
Late spring to early summer
Comestible
No
Toxicidad
Leve
Ciclo de vida
Perenne
Método de polinización
Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

Viereck's sweat bee

Lasioglossum vierecki

Drinks nectar and collects pollen from its small white flowers.

eaten by

White-tailed deer

Odocoileus virginianus

Occasionally browses its leaves, especially when other food is scarce.

depends on

Eastern Hemlock

Tsuga canadensis

Thrives in the cool, moist, acidic understory created by hemlock forests.

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Peligro

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Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el altura de threeleaf goldthread?

5-15 cm

¿Cuál es el extensión de threeleaf goldthread?

10-25 cm

¿Cuál es el tamaño de la flor de threeleaf goldthread?

0.5-1 cm

¿Cuál es el temporada de floración de threeleaf goldthread?

Late spring to early summer

¿Cuál es el comestible de threeleaf goldthread?

No

¿Cuál es el toxicidad de threeleaf goldthread?

Leve

¿Cuál es el ciclo de vida de threeleaf goldthread?

Perenne

¿Cuál es el método de polinización de threeleaf goldthread?

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