woodland madia

Anisocarpus madioides

Woodland madia is a bright yellow flower that loves to grow in sunny spots. It attracts butterflies and bees, making it a cheerful part of the forest!

Hábitat: Forests

Aspecto

The woodland madia has bright yellow, daisy-like flowers with many thin petals and a darker yellow center. Its stems and leaves are covered in sticky glandular hairs, giving it a somewhat fuzzy, resinous appearance.

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woodland madia

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Plantas

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Datos interesantes

Even though it's sticky, many different bees and flies still visit its bright yellow flowers for nectar!

Its name "Madia" comes from a Chilean word for an oily plant, a clue to its sticky feel!

The sticky hairs on its stem can trap tiny insects, like a natural flypaper!

Touch its leaves, and you might get a pleasant, pine-like scent on your fingers!

Habilidades especiales

woodland madia has glandular hairs that create a sticky surface, helping to deter small browsing insects.

woodland madia can produce fragrant, resinous compounds that may protect it from pests and diseases.

woodland madia can complete its life cycle quickly, allowing it to thrive in disturbed areas by producing seeds fast.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 30-90 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 1-2 cm
Temporada de floración: Late Spring - Fall
Comestible: No
Toxicidad: Ninguna
Ciclo de vida: Anual
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

honey bee

Apis mellifera

collecting nectar and pollen from its flowers.

pollinates

yellow-faced bumblebee

Bombus vosnesenskii

an important native pollinator for its blooms.

eaten by

mule deer

Odocoileus hemionus

browsing on its leaves and young stems.

Rasgos

Caducifolio

Las plantas caducifolias pierden periódicamente todas sus hojas, por lo general durante el otoño o las estaciones secas.

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.