Cylindrical Thimbleweed
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Cylindrical Thimbleweed
Anemone cylindrica
Cylindrical Thimbleweed is a pretty flower that looks like a little thimble! It grows tall and has fluffy white seeds that dance in the wind. This flower is a special part of nature's garden.
Habitat: Meadows
Appearance
The Cylindrical Thimbleweed has slender, hairy stems topped with small, greenish-white flowers that lack true petals. These blossoms mature into its most striking feature: distinctive, elongated, fuzzy, cylindrical seed heads. Its unique seed head shape makes it visually different from many other meadow wildflowers.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRanunculalesFamilyRanunculaceaeGenusAnemone
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
After flowering, its seed heads grow into fuzzy, finger-like cylinders!
Beware! Eating any part of this plant can cause an upset stomach!
Indigenous peoples once used its crushed leaves as a poultice for aches!
Its white 'petals' are actually modified leaves called sepals!
Special abilities
Ability
Wind-Rider Seeds
Cylindrical Thimbleweed has fluffy seeds that catch the wind, helping it spread far and wide to new locations.
Ability
Chemical Defense
Cylindrical Thimbleweed produces compounds that make it unappetizing, protecting itself from hungry animals.
Ability
Winter Survivor
Cylindrical Thimbleweed has strong, deep roots that help it survive harsh winters and regrow each year.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Spread
- 15-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 1.5-2.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar and pollen.
pollinates
Two-spotted Bumble Bee
Bombus bimaculatus
Visits flowers for nectar.
pollinates
Ligated Furrow Bee
Halictus ligatus
Collects pollen from flowers.
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.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not touch or eat wild flowers without asking an adult.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Cylindrical Thimbleweed?
30-90 cm
How wide does Cylindrical Thimbleweed spread?
15-30 cm
How big are the flowers on Cylindrical Thimbleweed?
1.5-2.5 cm
When does Cylindrical Thimbleweed bloom?
Late spring to summer
Is Cylindrical Thimbleweed edible?
No
Is Cylindrical Thimbleweed toxic?
Mild
What is Cylindrical Thimbleweed's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Cylindrical Thimbleweed pollinated?
Insect
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