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coastalplain chaffhead
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coastalplain chaffhead
Carphephorus corymbosus
The coastalplain chaffhead is a beautiful flowering plant that grows in sunny places. Its bright yellow flowers attract butterflies and bees, making it a happy spot in nature.
Habitat: Coastal areas
Appearance
The coastalplain chaffhead stands upright with sturdy stems, crowned by flat-topped clusters of many small, disc-like flowers. Its striking purple to pink-lavender blooms provide a vibrant contrast against narrow, lance-shaped green leaves.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusCarphephorus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its flowers are like tiny purple paintbrushes dotting the landscape!
Look closely! Each 'flower' is actually a tiny cluster of many smaller blooms!
This plant loves sunshine and can handle super hot weather!
Underground roots help it survive fires and quickly regrow!
Special abilities
Ability
Drought Buster
Coastalplain chaffhead can thrive in poor, sandy soils because it has strong roots that find water deep underground to survive dry spells.
Ability
Pollinator Magnet
Coastalplain chaffhead has vibrant, nectar-rich flowers that act like a beacon, drawing in various beneficial insects to help spread its pollen.
Ability
Fire Survivor
Coastalplain chaffhead can regrow quickly after wildfires, as its deep underground rootstock survives, allowing it to sprout new growth.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Spread
- 20-40 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late_summer_fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- 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 the flowers for nectar, aiding in pollination
pollinates
Common eastern bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
Feeds on nectar and pollen, transferring it between plants
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.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
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.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is coastalplain chaffhead?
30-90 cm
How wide does coastalplain chaffhead spread?
20-40 cm
How big are the flowers on coastalplain chaffhead?
0.5-1.5 cm
When does coastalplain chaffhead bloom?
Late_summer_fall
Is coastalplain chaffhead edible?
No
Is coastalplain chaffhead toxic?
None
What is coastalplain chaffhead's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is coastalplain chaffhead pollinated?
Insect
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