Ground-Plum
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Ground-Plum
astragalus crassicarpus
The Ground-Plum is a delightful plant that grows low to the ground. Its colorful pods look like little plums, making it an exciting find for nature explorers!
Habitat: Ground-Plum thrives in grasslands and open areas across North America.
Appearance
The Ground-Plum is a low-growing plant with silvery-green, fern-like leaves. It produces purplish-pink to white, pea-like flowers, which are followed by distinctive, fleshy, greenish-purple pods that resemble small plums sitting on the ground.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFabalesFamilyFabaceaeGenusAstragalus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Eating too much Ground-Plum can make grazing animals very sick!
Its 'plums' are fleshy pea pods, not real fruit like plums!
Its strong roots help it survive in really dry, tough places!
This plant is a super 'soil helper,' adding nutrients to the ground!
Special abilities
Ability
Selenium Shield
Ground-Plum can absorb special elements from the soil, storing them to make itself less tasty or even harmful to hungry animals.
Ability
Thirsty Rooter
Ground-Plum has extra-long roots that reach deep into the soil, helping it find water even during dry, sunny weather.
Ability
Soil Builder
Ground-Plum can enrich the soil by partnering with tiny underground microbes to create important nutrients for itself and other plants.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-30 cm
- Spread
- 20-50 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- High
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Western Bumblebee
Bombus occidentalis
collects nectar and pollen from flowers
symbiotic with
Rhizobium bacteria
Rhizobium leguminosarum
helps fix nitrogen in the soil
parasitizes
Ground-Plum Borer
Agrilus astragali
larvae tunnel into stems, weakening the plant
eaten by
Meadow Vole
Microtus pennsylvanicus
may consume seeds or underground parts
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.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Buffalo CloverPlum Pea
Collections
Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Ground-Plum?
10-30 cm
How wide does Ground-Plum spread?
20-50 cm
How big are the flowers on Ground-Plum?
1-2 cm
When does Ground-Plum bloom?
Spring
Is Ground-Plum edible?
No
Is Ground-Plum toxic?
High
What is Ground-Plum's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Ground-Plum pollinated?
Insect
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