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Geum peckii
The Eastern Mountain Avens is a beautiful plant that grows in rocky places. It has lovely yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and summer, making the mountains look bright and cheerful!
Habitat: Mountain regions
The Eastern Mountain Avens is a small, low-growing perennial with vibrant yellow, cup-shaped flowers that bloom on reddish stems. Its deeply lobed, dark green leaves form a basal rosette, often turning reddish-bronze in cooler weather, making it distinct against rocky terrain.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
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It loves growing near melting snow patches, thriving on the extra moisture.
Its seeds are tiny parachutes, helping them spread far on mountain winds.
The bright yellow flowers are like beacons for specific high-altitude bees.
This plant is a rare "glacial relict," left behind after ice ages!
Eastern Mountain Avens can withstand freezing temperatures and strong winds because its low-growing, compact form protects it from harsh alpine weather.
Eastern Mountain Avens has strong, fibrous roots that anchor it firmly in thin, rocky mountain soils, preventing erosion and keeping it stable.
Bombus terricola
Gathers nectar and pollen from its bright flowers.
Microtus chrotorrhinus
Small mammals like voles may occasionally graze on its leaves.
Sphagnum recurvum
Thrives in the acidic, waterlogged conditions created by this moss.
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Cold hardy plants are able to withstand low temperatures and freezing conditions without significant damage.
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones.
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
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5-20 cm
10-20 cm
1-2 cm
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Perennial
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