hairy puccoon
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hairy puccoon
Lithospermum caroliniense
The hairy puccoon is a bright yellow flower that grows in fields and along roadsides. Its fuzzy leaves and stems help it stand out in nature, making it a fun plant to discover!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The hairy puccoon has strikingly bright, trumpet-shaped yellow flowers that form loose clusters atop its stems. Its leaves and stems are covered in stiff, bristly hairs, giving the plant a fuzzy, grayish-green appearance distinct from smooth-leaved prairie flowers.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderBoraginalesFamilyBoraginaceaeGenusLithospermum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its scientific name "Lithospermum" means "stone seed" in Greek, for its incredibly hard seeds!
Sometimes, the flowers will shift their color slightly from bright yellow to a deeper orange as they age!
This plant helps keep sandy soils from blowing away by holding them together with its roots!
You can often spot its bright yellow blooms from a distance in sunny, open fields!
Special abilities
Ability
Fuzzy Shield
Hairy puccoon has stiff, bristly hairs on its leaves that deter hungry insects, protecting its tender green parts from being munched.
Ability
Deep Drinker
This plant grows an incredibly long taproot, reaching deep into the soil to find water even when conditions on the surface are very dry.
Ability
Seed Armor
Hairy puccoon produces tiny, hard, stony seeds called nutlets that are protected, helping them survive and sprout after a long winter.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-60 cm
- Spread
- 15-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to mid summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
gathers nectar and pollen from the vibrant blooms.
pollinates
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
visits the flowers for a sweet energy boost.
symbiotic with
Mycorrhizal Fungus
Glomus intraradices
helps roots absorb nutrients and water from the soil.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Dye
This human use trait indicates species from which natural dyes can be extracted and used to color textiles, food, or other materials.
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
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't pick flowers unless you have permission.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is hairy puccoon?
30-60 cm
How wide does hairy puccoon spread?
15-30 cm
How big are the flowers on hairy puccoon?
1-2 cm
When does hairy puccoon bloom?
Late spring to mid summer
Is hairy puccoon edible?
No
Is hairy puccoon toxic?
None
What is hairy puccoon's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is hairy puccoon pollinated?
Insect
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