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Bird'S-Eye Gilia

gilia tricolor

The Bird'S-Eye Gilia is a beautiful wildflower that can make anyone smile with its bright colors! It attracts many butterflies and bees, making gardens come alive in springtime.

Habitat: Sunny meadows and grasslands

Appearance

The Bird'S-Eye Gilia has delicate, cup-shaped flowers typically displaying shades of blue, purple, or white. Each bloom features a striking yellow throat encircled by dark purple or black spots, creating a distinct 'bird's eye' pattern. These colorful markings make it visually unique among wildflowers.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderEricalesFamilyPolemoniaceaeGenusGilia
Bird'S-Eye Gilia
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Bird'S-Eye Gilia

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

0/5 · No known danger

Snaps

2

Interesting facts

Bird'S-Eye Gilia lives for just one year, but it produces hundreds of seeds for the next season!

Each tiny flower has a distinctive dark spot, making it look just like a real bird's eye!

Its scientific name 'tricolor' means 'three colors' because its flowers often show three hues!

This amazing plant can bloom so thickly that fields look like carpets of colorful stars!

Special abilities

Ability

Fragrance Flare

Bird'S-Eye Gilia releases a sweet, noticeable fragrance that helps it attract pollinating insects from a distance.

Ability

Targeted Landing

Bird'S-Eye Gilia has contrasting color patterns on its petals, guiding insects directly to the nectar and pollen.

Ability

Seed Bomb

Bird'S-Eye Gilia produces numerous tiny seeds that scatter easily, helping it quickly spread to new areas.

Measurements & details

Height
10-50 cm
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Bloom Season
Spring_to_early_summer
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Annual
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Blue GiliaGilia tricolorTricolor Gilia

Collections

Safety

Danger

0/5 · No known danger

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Bird'S-Eye Gilia?

The easiest way to identify Bird'S-Eye Gilia is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How tall is Bird'S-Eye Gilia?

10-50 cm

How big are the flowers on Bird'S-Eye Gilia?

1-2 cm

When does Bird'S-Eye Gilia bloom?

Spring_to_early_summer

Is Bird'S-Eye Gilia edible?

No

Is Bird'S-Eye Gilia toxic?

None

What is Bird'S-Eye Gilia's lifecycle?

Annual

How is Bird'S-Eye Gilia pollinated?

Insect

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