copperbush
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copperbush
Elliottia pyroliflora
The copperbush is a small shrub with beautiful, shiny leaves. It grows in special places and is known for its lovely flowers that attract butterflies and bees.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The copperbush is a small shrub or tree with unique reddish-brown bark and leaves that shimmer with a coppery hue, especially when young or in autumn. It displays clusters of charming pink or white bell-shaped flowers that hang gracefully.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderEricalesFamilyEricaceaeGenusElliottia
Category
PlantsRarity
Rare
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Found mostly in the Pacific Northwest, it prefers the cool, damp air of high-elevation forests.
Its shiny, coppery leaves are thought to give it protection from strong mountain sunlight.
This plant is the only species in its entire genus, making it incredibly unique!
Young copperbush plants often grow very slowly, sometimes taking years to reach a modest size.
Special abilities
Ability
Chameleon Leaves
Copperbush has leaves that turn coppery-red, protecting them from harsh sun and signaling nutrient reabsorption before winter.
Ability
Cliffhanger Roots
Copperbush can grow on steep, rocky slopes, using tough roots to anchor itself in challenging mountain environments.
Ability
Pollinator Beacon
Copperbush has pendulous, bell-shaped flowers that hang down, making them perfect landing pads for insect pollinators like bees.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 100-300 cm
- Spread
- 50-200 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.8-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Early summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Yellow-faced Bumble Bee
Bombus vosnesenskii
A common pollinator in its native range.
eaten by
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
Browses on its leaves and twigs, especially in winter.
shelters
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Poecile rufescens
Small birds may find cover within its dense branches.
symbiotic with
Wine-cap Rhizopogon
Rhizopogon vinicolor
Forms beneficial mycorrhizal root partnerships for nutrient exchange.
Traits
Aromatic
Aromatic plants produce and emit fragrant volatile organic compounds, often for defense or to attract pollinators.
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is copperbush?
100-300 cm
How wide does copperbush spread?
50-200 cm
How big are the flowers on copperbush?
0.8-1 cm
When does copperbush bloom?
Early summer
Is copperbush edible?
No
Is copperbush toxic?
None
What is copperbush's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is copperbush pollinated?
Insect
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