goldwire
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goldwire
Hypericum concinnum
Goldwire is a bright and cheerful plant with lovely yellow flowers. It grows in sunny places and can be found in fields and meadows, adding a splash of color to nature's palette.
Habitat: Fields and meadows
Appearance
The goldwire has slender, wiry stems with small, oval leaves. Its bright yellow, star-shaped flowers bloom in clusters, featuring many showy stamens that make them look fuzzy and golden. The overall plant appears delicate yet vibrant, brightening its habitat.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMalpighialesFamilyHypericaceaeGenusHypericum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Despite its sunny look, some parts of this plant glow under a UV light!
Goldwire's delicate stems can feel surprisingly like thin, tough wires!
Look closely, its leaves have tiny see-through dots, like secret windows!
The plant's scientific name means 'very beautiful,' just like its stunning flowers!
Special abilities
Ability
Sunshine Signal
Goldwire has bright, star-shaped yellow flowers that act like a beacon, helping it attract busy bees and other insects for pollination.
Ability
Rooted Resilience
Goldwire can thrive in dry, rocky soils, thanks to its tough root system that helps it find water where other plants struggle.
Ability
Seed Spreader
Goldwire produces small capsules filled with tiny seeds, which helps it spread its offspring to new sunny spots.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-50 cm
- Spread
- 15-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Drinks nectar and collects pollen.
pollinates
Yellow-faced Bumblebee
Bombus vosnesenskii
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.
pollinates
Cabbage White
Pieris rapae
Sips nectar from the bright flowers.
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
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.
Medicinal
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is goldwire?
10-50 cm
How wide does goldwire spread?
15-30 cm
How big are the flowers on goldwire?
1-2 cm
When does goldwire bloom?
Late spring to summer
Is goldwire edible?
No
Is goldwire toxic?
Mild
What is goldwire's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is goldwire pollinated?
Insect
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