California Rockjasmine
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California Rockjasmine
Androsace elongata
California Rockjasmine is a lovely little plant that grows in rocky places. It has pretty flowers that can be white or pink, and it loves sunny spots!
Habitat: Mountain regions
Appearance
The California Rockjasmine is a tiny plant forming a flat rosette of narrow, hairy leaves close to the ground. It features delicate white or pale pink flowers, each with five petals, blooming atop slender, reddish stems, making it visually distinct from taller, leafy plants.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderEricalesFamilyPrimulaceaeGenusAndrosace
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
California Rockjasmine belongs to the beautiful primrose family.
Its seeds are so incredibly small, they look like fine dust!
Its tiny flowers are often smaller than a ladybug!
This rockjasmine thrives in tough, rocky places across many continents!
Special abilities
Ability
Drought Guardian
California Rockjasmine has tiny, hairy leaves that help it reduce water loss and survive in dry, sun-baked places.
Ability
Soil Scout
California Rockjasmine can grow and thrive in poor, rocky soils where many other plants struggle to find nutrients.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-15 cm
- Spread
- 5-10 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.2-0.4 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to early summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
provides nectar for foraging honey bees
pollinates
Buff-tailed Bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
attracts various bumblebee species
eaten by
European Rabbit
Oryctolagus cuniculus
a small food source for ground-dwelling herbivores
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
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.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
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 California Rockjasmine?
5-15 cm
How wide does California Rockjasmine spread?
5-10 cm
How big are the flowers on California Rockjasmine?
0.2-0.4 cm
When does California Rockjasmine bloom?
Spring to early summer
Is California Rockjasmine edible?
No
Is California Rockjasmine toxic?
None
What is California Rockjasmine's lifecycle?
Annual
How is California Rockjasmine pollinated?
Insect
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