coastal miterwort
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coastal miterwort
Brewerimitella ovalis
Coastal miterwort is a small plant that grows near the ocean. It has lovely, round leaves and tiny white flowers that bloom in the summer. This plant loves sandy places and can be found along the coast.
Habitat: Coastal areas
Appearance
The coastal miterwort is a delicate perennial herb, featuring rounded, often hairy basal leaves. It sends up slender reddish stems topped with tiny, bell-shaped white flowers, each petal deeply fringed like a miniature snowflake.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSaxifragalesFamilySaxifragaceaeGenusBrewerimitella
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It can live for many years, poking up its delicate flowers each spring!
Its tiny flowers look like mini snowflakes, even though they bloom in spring!
The plant’s fruit is shaped exactly like a bishop's tall, pointy hat!
You can find this little plant growing only on North America's wet west coast.
Special abilities
Ability
Fringe Power
Coastal miterwort has tiny, feathery petals that guide small insects directly to its nectar for successful pollination.
Ability
Coastal Grip
This plant can spread with underground stems, helping it anchor firmly in loose, moist coastal soils and survive.
Ability
Miter Mystery
Its unique fruit ripens into a two-part capsule resembling a bishop's hat, perfectly designed to release its seeds.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-30 cm
- Spread
- 15-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to early summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Dark-winged Fungus Gnat
Sciara coprophila
These tiny flies are attracted to its small, delicate, fringed flowers.
pollinates
Mushroom Gnat
Mycetophila fungorum
Another small gnat species that helps move pollen between its flowers.
eaten by
European Black Slug
Arion ater
Slugs sometimes munch on its leaves and tender parts.
Traits
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.
Salt Tolerant
Salt tolerant plants can withstand and grow in conditions with elevated salinity levels in the soil or water.
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.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
Keystone Species
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
Marine
Marine habitats encompass all saltwater environments of the Earth's oceans, supporting an immense diversity of aquatic life.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch plants without asking an adult first.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is coastal miterwort?
10-30 cm
How wide does coastal miterwort spread?
15-30 cm
How big are the flowers on coastal miterwort?
0.5-1 cm
When does coastal miterwort bloom?
Late spring to early summer
Is coastal miterwort edible?
No
Is coastal miterwort toxic?
None
What is coastal miterwort's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is coastal miterwort pollinated?
Insect
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