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deerweed
Acmispon glaber
Deerweed is a bright and cheerful plant that grows in sunny places. It has lovely yellow flowers that attract butterflies and bees, making it a fun plant to see in nature!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The deerweed is a low-growing plant with many slender, leafy stems. It has small, bright yellow or orange pea-like flowers clustered along the branches. Its delicate, feathery leaves give it a soft, wispy appearance.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFabalesFamilyFabaceaeGenusAcmispon
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Deerweed is like a magnet for many different kinds of butterflies and bees!
It's a super important food source for hungry deer and baby caterpillars!
Its scientific name 'Acmispon' means 'hairy foot' because of its fuzzy seed pods!
This tough plant can grow in very poor soil where other plants struggle.
Special abilities
Ability
Nitrogen Fixer
Deerweed can pull nitrogen from the air using special root bacteria, making the soil richer for other plants to grow.
Ability
Drought Survivor
Deerweed has deep roots that help it find water in dry soils, allowing it to survive long periods without rain.
Ability
Fire Rescuer
Deerweed seeds can sprout quickly after a wildfire, helping the land recover and providing food for animals.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-100 cm
- Spread
- 40-90 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to Fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
eaten by
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
Mule deer often browse on its leaves and stems.
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Honey bees collect nectar and pollen from its flowers.
depends on
Persius Duskywing
Erynnis persius
Caterpillars of this butterfly feed on deerweed leaves.
pollinates
Yellow-faced Bumble Bee
Bombus vosnesenskii
This native bumble bee is a frequent visitor to deerweed flowers.
Traits
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.
Nitrogen Fixing
Describes organisms capable of converting atmospheric nitrogen into compounds usable by plants.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
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 wild plants unless a grown-up says it's okay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is deerweed?
30-100 cm
How wide does deerweed spread?
40-90 cm
How big are the flowers on deerweed?
0.5-1 cm
When does deerweed bloom?
Spring to Fall
Is deerweed edible?
No
Is deerweed toxic?
None
What is deerweed's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is deerweed pollinated?
Insect
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