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bear's foot

Smallanthus uvedalia

Bear's foot is a fun plant with big, soft leaves that look like a bear's paw! It grows in shady places and is loved by many little critters in the forest.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The bear's foot has distinctively large, broad, and deeply lobed leaves that often resemble a bear's paw. Its sturdy stems are frequently purplish-red, supporting bright yellow, daisy-like flowers with 8-10 ray florets that appear in clusters.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusSmallanthus
bear's foot
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bear's foot

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

3

Interesting facts

Its giant leaves really do look like a bear's paw print!

Its seeds have tiny hooks that hitch rides on animals, helping them travel far!

Native Americans once used bear's foot for various traditional medicines.

This plant is a cousin to sunflowers and dandelions, all part of the daisy family!

Special abilities

Ability

Shady Sun Catcher

Bear's foot has huge leaves that help it capture lots of sunlight, even in the dappled shade of the forest floor.

Ability

Nature's Bug Spray

Bear's foot produces special chemicals in its leaves to deter hungry insects and animals from eating them.

Ability

Pollinator Beacon

Its bright yellow flowers are like a colorful advertisement, attracting many different kinds of busy bees and butterflies.

Measurements & details

Height
100-300 cm
Spread
60-120 cm
Flower Size
2-4 cm
Bloom Season
Summer
Edible
No
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

honeybee

Apis mellifera

collects nectar and pollen

pollinates

common eastern bumblebee

Bombus impatiens

visits flowers for nectar

eaten by

white-tailed deer

Odocoileus virginianus

browses its foliage

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't touch plants unless you know they are safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify bear's foot?

The easiest way to identify bear's foot is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How tall is bear's foot?

100-300 cm

How wide does bear's foot spread?

60-120 cm

How big are the flowers on bear's foot?

2-4 cm

When does bear's foot bloom?

Summer

Is bear's foot edible?

No

Is bear's foot toxic?

Mild

What is bear's foot's lifecycle?

Perennial

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