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common agrimony

Agrimonia eupatoria

Common agrimony is a tall, yellow-flowered plant that grows in fields and meadows. It has fuzzy leaves and can be found in many places, making it a friendly sight for nature lovers.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The common agrimony has tall, slender spikes of bright yellow, five-petaled flowers. Its deeply toothed, grey-green leaves are arranged in an alternating pattern along the stem, often with smaller leaflets between the main ones, giving it a distinct feathery look.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusAgrimonia
common agrimony
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common agrimony

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Ancient Romans cultivated agrimony for its supposed healing powers.

It's nicknamed 'church steeples' because of its tall, spire-like flower stalks.

People once used agrimony leaves and flowers to make a bright yellow dye.

This plant smells like ripe apricots when its leaves are crushed!

Special abilities

Ability

Sticky Traveler

Common agrimony has tiny, hooked bristles that help its seeds cling to animal fur or clothes, spreading them far and wide.

Ability

Sunshine Sensor

Common agrimony has bright yellow flowers that turn to face the sun, helping pollinators spot them from a distance.

Ability

Nature's Brew

Common agrimony contains compounds used in traditional remedies, giving it natural beneficial properties and defenses.

Measurements & details

Height
30-100 cm
Spread
20-40 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Bloom Season
Summer to early fall
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

collects nectar and pollen

pollinates

Buff-tailed bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

visits flowers for nectar

eaten by

Roe deer

Capreolus capreolus

grazes on leaves and stems

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always ask an adult before touching or tasting any plants.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is common agrimony?

30-100 cm

How wide does common agrimony spread?

20-40 cm

How big are the flowers on common agrimony?

0.5-1 cm

When does common agrimony bloom?

Summer to early fall

Is common agrimony edible?

Yes

Is common agrimony toxic?

None

What is common agrimony's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is common agrimony pollinated?

Insect

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