Florida Pusley
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Florida Pusley
richardia scabra
The Florida Pusley is a small, green plant that grows close to the ground. It has pretty little flowers that are great for attracting butterflies!
Habitat: It lives in warm, sunny areas, often found along roadsides and in gardens.
Appearance
The Florida Pusley has hairy stems and leaves, often growing low to the ground. It produces tiny, star-shaped white flowers, sometimes with a faint purple blush, that form in clusters at the leaf axils.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderGentianalesFamilyRubiaceaeGenusRichardia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
"Pusley" comes from an old word meaning "little pig," possibly because pigs love to eat it!
Its tiny seeds can remain viable, ready to sprout, in soil for many years!
The pretty white flowers of Florida Pusley typically open in the morning and close later in the day!
This plant is sometimes called "false ipecac" due to its traditional medicinal uses.
Special abilities
Ability
Seed Shooter
Florida Pusley can forcibly launch its seeds away from the parent plant, helping it spread widely and quickly.
Ability
Deep Anchor
Florida Pusley has a strong taproot that helps it reach deep water, making it resilient during dry spells.
Ability
Pollinator Beacon
Its small white flowers attract various insects, ensuring successful pollination and seed production.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 15-30 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Year-round
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Honey bees visit its tiny white flowers.
eaten by
Fall armyworm
Spodoptera frugiperda
Caterpillars feed on its leaves.
eaten by
Gray Garden Slug
Deroceras reticulatum
Slugs may graze on its tender foliage.
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Also known as
Creeping RichardFlorida WildflowerPusleyRichardia
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Florida Pusley?
15-30 cm
How wide does Florida Pusley spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Florida Pusley?
0.5-1 cm
When does Florida Pusley bloom?
Year-round
Is Florida Pusley edible?
Yes
Is Florida Pusley toxic?
None
What is Florida Pusley's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Florida Pusley pollinated?
Insect
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