Golden bean
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Golden bean
Thermopsis rhombifolia
The Golden Bean is a bright yellow flower that looks like little beans! It grows in sunny places and is loved by bees and butterflies. Its cheerful color makes gardens look happy!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Golden bean has vibrant golden-yellow, pea-like flowers clustered at the top of its stems. Its leaves are trifoliate, meaning they have three leaflets, and are a soft green, often appearing fuzzy. It stands out with its bright bloom color against often dry, rocky backgrounds.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFabalesFamilyFabaceaeGenusThermopsis
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Despite its name, don't eat it; it's a 'false' bean that can make you sick!
It's one of the very first bright yellow flowers to burst open in spring!
Its scientific name, Thermopsis, actually means 'looks like lupine'!
The fuzzy pods holding its seeds look like tiny green bean purses!
Special abilities
Ability
Soil Enrichment
Golden bean can enrich the soil by fixing nitrogen, helping it thrive even in nutrient-poor conditions.
Ability
Drought Resilience
Golden bean has deep roots that help it find water, allowing it to grow in dry, rocky places where other plants struggle.
Ability
Underground Spreader
Golden bean can spread underground using rhizomes, creating new plants and forming dense patches over time.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 15-60 cm
- Spread
- 30-75 cm
- Flower Size
- 1.5-2.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late_spring_to_early_summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Moderate
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar and pollen from its flowers.
pollinates
Western Bumblebee
Bombus occidentalis
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.
symbiotic with
Rhizobium bacteria
Rhizobium leguminosarum
Lives in root nodules, converting nitrogen for the plant.
Traits
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.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
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
False Lupine
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch flowers without asking an adult first.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Golden bean?
15-60 cm
How wide does Golden bean spread?
30-75 cm
How big are the flowers on Golden bean?
1.5-2.5 cm
When does Golden bean bloom?
Late_spring_to_early_summer
Is Golden bean edible?
No
Is Golden bean toxic?
Moderate
What is Golden bean's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Golden bean pollinated?
Insect
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