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dune tansy
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dune tansy
Tanacetum bipinnatum
Dune tansy is a lovely plant that grows in sandy places. It has bright yellow flowers that look like tiny suns shining in the grass!
Habitat: Coastal areas
Appearance
The dune tansy has dense clumps of feathery, fern-like leaves that are often a silvery-green color. It produces clusters of small, button-shaped, bright yellow flowers, standing out against the sandy backdrop of its habitat.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusTanacetum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Ancient people used tansy to preserve food and repel pesky insects.
Dried tansy was tucked into clothes to keep moths away from fabrics!
Its name *Tanacetum* means 'immortality,' perhaps for its long-lasting scent!
Though toxic, some moth larvae actually munch its leaves for food!
Special abilities
Ability
Sand Anchor
Dune tansy has strong rhizomes and deep roots that help it hold sandy soil in place, preventing erosion.
Ability
Salt Shield
Dune tansy can grow in salty coastal air because its leaves are covered in fine hairs, protecting them from salt spray.
Ability
Bug Blocker
Dune tansy produces special chemicals in its leaves that help deter many insects from munching on it, keeping itself safe.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-60 cm
- Spread
- 15-45 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Moderate
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar and pollen from flowers.
pollinates
Yellow-faced Bumblebee
Bombus vosnesenskii
Visits flowers in its Pacific coast range.
pollinates
House Fly
Musca domestica
Can transfer pollen between plants.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
Keystone Species
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch plants without asking an adult first.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is dune tansy?
10-60 cm
How wide does dune tansy spread?
15-45 cm
How big are the flowers on dune tansy?
0.5-1.5 cm
When does dune tansy bloom?
Summer
Is dune tansy edible?
No
Is dune tansy toxic?
Moderate
What is dune tansy's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is dune tansy pollinated?
Insect
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