variableleaf collomia

Collomia heterophylla

The variableleaf collomia is a pretty flower with unique, colorful petals. It loves to grow in sunny places and can be found in meadows and along roadsides.

Hábitat: Grasslands

Aspecto

The variableleaf collomia has slender stems topped with clusters of small, trumpet-shaped flowers, often appearing in shades of pink, purple, or white. Its distinguishing feature is its leaves, which can vary greatly in shape on a single plant, from broad and toothed at the base to narrow and untoothed higher up.

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variableleaf collomia

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Datos interesantes

Each tiny flower has five petals joined into a tube.

It belongs to the same plant family as garden phlox!

Its scientific name 'heterophylla' means 'different leaves'.

You can often spot it growing in sunny, disturbed soil.

Habilidades especiales

Variableleaf collomia has unique leaves that change shape on the same plant, helping it adapt to different light conditions.

Variableleaf collomia's seeds become sticky when wet, helping them adhere to passing animals for dispersal and germination.

This plant produces vibrant, clustered flowers that act as a strong visual beacon, attracting helpful insects for pollination.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 10-60 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 1-2 cm
Temporada de floración: Primavera a verano
Comestible: No
Toxicidad: Ninguna
Ciclo de vida: Anual
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

Yellow-faced Bumblebee

Bombus vosnesenskii

Collects nectar and pollen from flowers.

pollinates

Red Admiral Butterfly

Vanessa atalanta

Visits flowers for nectar.

eaten by

Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionus

Browses on young 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.

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.