American Tarwort
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American Tarwort
Flourensia cernua
The American Tarwort is a bright green plant that grows in warm places. It has small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer, attracting butterflies and bees.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The American Tarwort is a shrub with bright yellow, daisy-like flowers that stand out in arid landscapes. Its narrow, often sticky green leaves grow on woody stems, contributing to its bushy and resilient appearance.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusFlourensia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Even in harsh deserts, this plant provides food for certain insects!
It's a tough plant, able to live for many years in dry, sunny spots!
Its name "Tarwort" comes from the sticky sap it produces! Wow!
Look closely! Its bright yellow flowers are like miniature sunflowers.
Special abilities
Ability
Sticky Shield
American Tarwort has sticky, resinous leaves that can deter hungry animals, protecting it from being eaten.
Ability
Desert Survivor
This plant can thrive in very dry places, holding onto precious water in its specialized leaves and stems.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 50-200 cm
- Spread
- 30-100 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late summer to fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Drinks nectar and collects pollen.
pollinates
Monarch Butterfly
Danaus plexippus
Feeds on nectar during migration.
eaten by
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
Browses on leaves and young shoots.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch wild plants unless you know they are safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is American Tarwort?
50-200 cm
How wide does American Tarwort spread?
30-100 cm
How big are the flowers on American Tarwort?
1-2 cm
When does American Tarwort bloom?
Late summer to fall
Is American Tarwort edible?
No
Is American Tarwort toxic?
None
What is American Tarwort's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is American Tarwort pollinated?
Insect
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