Camphorweed
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Camphorweed
Heterotheca subaxillaris
Camphorweed is a bright yellow flower that grows in sunny places. It has long, narrow leaves and can be found in fields and along roadsides. Its cheerful flowers attract butterflies and bees!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Camphorweed is a tall, upright plant with many branching stems covered in small, sticky hairs. It has bright yellow, daisy-like flowers with many petals, clustered at the ends of its branches, and lance-shaped green leaves.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusHeterotheca
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Wow! Camphorweed's tiny seeds can stay active in the soil for years, waiting for the perfect time to sprout!
Wow! Each bright yellow flower is actually made up of many tiny, individual flowers grouped together!
Wow! Its strong scent comes from special oils, just like the camphor used in VapoRub!
Wow! This tough plant loves to grow where others struggle, like roadsides and sandy beaches!
Special abilities
Ability
Sticky Shield
Camphorweed has sticky, glandular hairs that trap small insects, helping it defend against pesky plant-eaters.
Ability
Scented Signal
Its leaves produce a strong camphor-like oil that deters most hungry herbivores from taking a bite.
Ability
Pioneer Power
Camphorweed can thrive in disturbed, poor, and sandy soils where many other plants struggle to grow.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-150 cm
- Spread
- 30-90 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late Summer to Fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar and pollen from its flowers.
pollinates
Monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
Visits flowers for nectar.
pollinates
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
Collects pollen and nectar.
Traits
Aromatic
Aromatic plants produce and emit fragrant volatile organic compounds, often for defense or to attract pollinators.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
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.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch plants without asking an adult.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Camphorweed?
30-150 cm
How wide does Camphorweed spread?
30-90 cm
How big are the flowers on Camphorweed?
1-2.5 cm
When does Camphorweed bloom?
Late Summer to Fall
Is Camphorweed edible?
No
Is Camphorweed toxic?
Mild
What is Camphorweed's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Camphorweed pollinated?
Insect
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