Golden marguerite
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Golden marguerite
Cota tinctoria
The Golden marguerite is a bright yellow flower that loves to grow in sunny places. Its cheerful color can make any garden look happy and bright!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Golden marguerite has bright, sunny yellow daisy-like flowers with many slender petals radiating from a prominent central disk. Its delicate, fern-like green leaves provide a soft contrast to the cheerful blooms, making it stand out in fields and gardens.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusCota
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Ancient healers once thought its bright yellow flowers could help cure jaundice!
Golden marguerite is a tough plant that can survive chilly winter temperatures!
Its delightful scent makes it a popular choice for crafting fragrant potpourri!
This plant's strong roots can help prevent valuable soil from eroding on slopes and banks!
Special abilities
Ability
Dye Power
Golden marguerite has special pigments that allow it to be used as a natural dye, creating vibrant yellow colors for fabrics and textiles!
Ability
Pioneer Plant
Golden marguerite can thrive in poor, disturbed soils, helping new ecosystems establish and grow where other plants might struggle to survive.
Ability
Self-Seeder
Golden marguerite effectively self-seeds, allowing it to quickly spread and form cheerful patches in new sunny locations year after year.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 3-5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to early fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
gathers nectar and pollen from flowers
pollinates
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
transfers pollen between plants as it feeds
pollinates
Painted lady
Vanessa cardui
visits flowers for nectar, aiding reproduction
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Dye
This human use trait indicates species from which natural dyes can be extracted and used to color textiles, food, or other materials.
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.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
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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 marguerite?
30-90 cm
How wide does Golden marguerite spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Golden marguerite?
3-5 cm
When does Golden marguerite bloom?
Summer to early fall
Is Golden marguerite edible?
No
Is Golden marguerite toxic?
None
What is Golden marguerite's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Golden marguerite pollinated?
Insect
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