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dark-throated shooting star

Primula pauciflora

The dark-throated shooting star is a beautiful flower that blooms in spring. Its unique shape and lovely colors make it special in gardens and nature.

Habitat: Mountain regions

Appearance

The dark-throated shooting star has vibrant magenta to pink-purple petals that sweep sharply backwards, creating a unique 'shooting star' shape. Its prominent dark anther cone forms a striking contrast, making the flower look like a tiny rocket blasting off.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderEricalesFamilyPrimulaceaeGenusDodecatheon
dark-throated shooting star
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dark-throated shooting star

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

It's named 'shooting star' because the flower looks like a meteor streaking across the sky!

Its petals are so far back, they look like they're flying away!

This plant can grow even on rocky mountain slopes, what a tough guy!

When a bee buzzes its flowers, pollen shakes out like pepper!

Special abilities

Ability

Buzz Pollinator

Dark-throated shooting star has special anthers that require 'buzz pollination,' helping bees collect pollen efficiently.

Ability

Winter Napper

This plant can retreat underground during harsh winter or dry summer conditions, conserving energy to re-emerge later.

Ability

Upside-Down Bloom

Its flowers hang upside-down, which helps protect their delicate pollen from rain and makes them easy for bees to access.

Measurements & details

Height
10-50 cm
Spread
15-30 cm
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Bloom Season
Spring to early summer
Edible
No
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Western Bumblebee

Bombus occidentalis

Buzz-pollinates the flowers for pollen.

pollinates

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Visits flowers for pollen and nectar.

eats

Elk

Cervus canadensis

May browse on foliage in some areas.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't touch flowers in nature to keep them safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is dark-throated shooting star?

10-50 cm

How wide does dark-throated shooting star spread?

15-30 cm

How big are the flowers on dark-throated shooting star?

1-2 cm

When does dark-throated shooting star bloom?

Spring to early summer

Is dark-throated shooting star edible?

No

Is dark-throated shooting star toxic?

Mild

What is dark-throated shooting star's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is dark-throated shooting star pollinated?

Insect

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