crowpoison
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crowpoison
Nothoscordum bivalve
Crowpoison is a pretty plant with star-shaped flowers that bloom in spring. It grows in sunny places and can be found in fields and along roadsides. Its flowers attract butterflies and bees!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The crowpoison is a small plant with slender, grass-like leaves growing from its base. It produces delicate clusters of white or pinkish-white, bell-shaped flowers on a thin stalk. These tiny blooms form an umbrella-like shape at the top.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderAsparagalesFamilyAmaryllidaceaeGenusNothoscordum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Crowpoison can spread quickly in yards, often surprising gardeners with its sudden appearance in spring!
It produces small, star-shaped flowers that bloom together, looking like a cluster of tiny white fireworks!
It's sometimes called "false garlic" because it looks like wild onions but doesn't smell like them!
The plant grows from a tiny bulb that acts like its underground food pantry, storing energy for tough times!
Special abilities
Ability
Energy Storage Bulb
crowpoison has a small underground bulb that stores food, helping it survive cold winters and sprout quickly in spring.
Ability
Early Spring Bloomer
crowpoison can bloom very early, helping it grab sunlight before taller plants leaf out and shade it.
Ability
Chemical Defense
crowpoison has sulfur-containing compounds that can deter hungry animals from eating too much of the plant.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 15-40 cm
- Spread
- 10-20 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring (March-May)
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Collects nectar from its small flowers.
pollinates
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
Visits the blooms for nectar and pollen.
eaten by
Cattle
Bos taurus
Can cause illness if consumed in large quantities.
eaten by
Horse
Equus caballus
Ingesting large amounts may lead to digestive upset.
Traits
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
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.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch plants unless you know they are safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is crowpoison?
15-40 cm
How wide does crowpoison spread?
10-20 cm
How big are the flowers on crowpoison?
0.5-1.5 cm
When does crowpoison bloom?
Spring (March-May)
Is crowpoison edible?
No
Is crowpoison toxic?
Mild
What is crowpoison's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is crowpoison pollinated?
Insect
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