bigflower agoseris
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bigflower agoseris
Agoseris grandiflora
The bigflower agoseris is a bright yellow flower that blooms in spring and summer. Its large petals can be seen in meadows and open areas, bringing joy to everyone who sees them!
Habitat: Mountain regions
Appearance
The bigflower agoseris has bright yellow, dandelion-like flower heads that can be quite large for a wildflower, often appearing singly on tall, slender stems. Its leaves are typically narrow and clustered at the base, giving it a neat, clumping appearance in fields.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusAgoseris
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Each seed has its own tiny parachute, floating on breezes like little hot air balloons!
Its bright yellow flowers are heliotropic, meaning they cleverly turn to follow the sun across the sky!
Native Americans traditionally roasted its taproots to create a coffee-like drink or snack!
The plant's scientific name, Agoseris grandiflora, literally translates to 'big flower' in Latin!
Special abilities
Ability
Edible Power-Up
Bigflower agoseris has edible leaves and roots that can be eaten by humans, helping it survive by providing a food source.
Ability
Deep Drinker
It has a strong taproot that helps it reach water deep underground, allowing it to survive in drier environments.
Ability
Windy Wanderer
This plant has fluffy seeds with 'parachutes' that catch the wind, helping it spread its offspring far and wide.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-80 cm
- Spread
- 15-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 3-5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to early summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
yellow-faced bumblebee
Bombus vosnesenskii
collects nectar and pollen
pollinates
honey bee
Apis mellifera
visits flowers for nectar
pollinates
monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
drinks nectar from blooms
eaten by
mule deer
Odocoileus hemionus
browses on leaves and stems
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
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.
Mountain
This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is bigflower agoseris?
30-80 cm
How wide does bigflower agoseris spread?
15-30 cm
How big are the flowers on bigflower agoseris?
3-5 cm
When does bigflower agoseris bloom?
Spring to early summer
Is bigflower agoseris edible?
Yes
Is bigflower agoseris toxic?
None
What is bigflower agoseris's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is bigflower agoseris pollinated?
Insect
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