Buttercup-Leaf Suksdorfia
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Buttercup-Leaf Suksdorfia
suksdorfia ranunculifolia
The Buttercup-Leaf Suksdorfia is a delightful little plant with bright green leaves that look like buttercup flowers! It adds a splash of color to its surroundings and is a favorite among butterflies.
Habitat: It commonly grows in meadows, grasslands, and along forest edges.
Appearance
The Buttercup-Leaf Suksdorfia is a small plant with deeply lobed, dark green leaves that cluster at its base, resembling those of a buttercup. Slender stems emerge, topped with delicate clusters of small, five-petaled white or pale purplish flowers, often found peeking from rocky crevices.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSaxifragalesFamilySaxifragaceaeGenusHemieva
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
It got its name from Wilhelm Suksdorf, a botanist who explored the Pacific Northwest!
Its tiny flowers are surprisingly hardy, often blooming high up on cold, rocky cliffs!
This plant is a master of disguise, its leaves look just like real buttercup leaves!
You can find this resilient little plant growing mostly in Washington and Oregon mountains!
Special abilities
Ability
Clinging Power
Buttercup-Leaf Suksdorfia can grow roots into tiny rock crevices, helping it anchor firmly in challenging, exposed environments.
Ability
Water Whisperer
Buttercup-Leaf Suksdorfia has broad, basal leaves that help collect and funnel rainwater towards its roots, capturing precious moisture.
Ability
Alpine Survivor
Buttercup-Leaf Suksdorfia has a low-growing form that protects its delicate flowers and leaves from strong winds and harsh weather.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-20 cm
- Spread
- 5-10 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.2-0.4 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to mid-summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Western Bumblebee
Bombus occidentalis
Feeds on nectar and collects pollen from its flowers.
pollinates
Red-bellied Mining Bee
Andrena erythrogastra
Visits the small flowers for nectar and pollen.
symbiotic with
Mycorrhizal Fungus
Glomus mosseae
Exchanges nutrients and water with the plant's roots.
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Buttercup SuksdorfiaSuksdorf's Buttercup
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Buttercup-Leaf Suksdorfia?
5-20 cm
How wide does Buttercup-Leaf Suksdorfia spread?
5-10 cm
How big are the flowers on Buttercup-Leaf Suksdorfia?
0.2-0.4 cm
When does Buttercup-Leaf Suksdorfia bloom?
Late spring to mid-summer
Is Buttercup-Leaf Suksdorfia edible?
No
Is Buttercup-Leaf Suksdorfia toxic?
None
What is Buttercup-Leaf Suksdorfia's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Buttercup-Leaf Suksdorfia pollinated?
Insect
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