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Golden Club

Orontium aquaticum

The Golden Club is a special plant that grows in wet areas like swamps and marshes. It has bright yellow flowers that look like little clubs and can be found near water.

Habitat: Wetlands

Appearance

The Golden Club has striking, deep golden-yellow, club-like flower spikes that rise dramatically above the water, uniquely lacking a visible spathe. Its velvety, bluish-green oval leaves often float on the surface, making it look distinct from other aquatic plants.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderAlismatalesFamilyAraceaeGenusOrontium
Golden Club
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Golden Club

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Ancient peoples once processed its seeds into flour, but only after carefully roasting them!

Its bright golden 'club' flower lacks the typical protective sheath found on many related plants!

Its golden 'club' is actually a dense cluster of hundreds of tiny individual flowers!

The Golden Club has striking blue-green leaves that repel water, making them feel soft and velvety!

Special abilities

Ability

Root Anchor

Golden Club has specialized roots that firmly anchor it in muddy wetland soils, helping it resist strong water currents.

Ability

Water Repellent Coat

Golden Club's leaves have a waxy, velvety coating that repels water, allowing them to float and breathe efficiently.

Ability

Crystal Defender

Golden Club can produce tiny calcium oxalate crystals that deter herbivores from munching on its leaves and stems.

Measurements & details

Height
15-45 cm
Spread
30-60 cm
Flower Size
5-10 cm
Bloom Season
Spring to early Summer
Edible
No
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't touch plants in the wild, as some can be prickly or harmful.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Golden Club?

15-45 cm

How wide does Golden Club spread?

30-60 cm

How big are the flowers on Golden Club?

5-10 cm

When does Golden Club bloom?

Spring to early Summer

Is Golden Club edible?

No

Is Golden Club toxic?

Mild

What is Golden Club's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Golden Club pollinated?

Insect

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