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Henderson's shooting star

Primula hendersonii

Henderson's shooting star is a beautiful flower that blooms in spring. Its unique shape and bright colors make it a special sight in nature, often found in cool, moist areas.

Habitat: Mountain regions

Appearance

The Henderson's shooting star has slender, reddish stems topped with clusters of unique magenta-pink flowers. Each bloom features five petals sharply swept backward, revealing a contrasting yellow and white tube. Its leaves form a crinkled, green basal rosette.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderEricalesFamilyPrimulaceaeGenusDodecatheon
Henderson's shooting star
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Henderson's shooting star

Category

Plants

Rarity

Rare

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

1

Interesting facts

Early spring is the best time to spot its vibrant pink and purple blossoms!

Its petals sweep backward, making it look like a shooting star soaring upwards!

Sometimes, scientists call this beautiful plant by its old name, Dodecatheon!

This wildflower loves cool, moist forests and meadows in western North America!

Special abilities

Ability

Early Bloomer Power

Henderson's shooting star can bloom very early in spring to grab sunlight before taller trees leaf out.

Ability

Upside-Down Bloom

It has petals swept back to guide insect pollinators to the nectar, encouraging efficient visits!

Ability

Seed Fling

Its dry seed capsules can burst open, flinging tiny seeds away to grow new shooting star plants!

Measurements & details

Height
10-40 cm
Spread
15-30 cm
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Bloom Season
Spring
Edible
No
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look at flowers but don't pick them, so they can keep growing for everyone to enjoy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Henderson's shooting star?

The easiest way to identify Henderson's shooting star is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How tall is Henderson's shooting star?

10-40 cm

How wide does Henderson's shooting star spread?

15-30 cm

How big are the flowers on Henderson's shooting star?

1-2 cm

When does Henderson's shooting star bloom?

Spring

Is Henderson's shooting star edible?

No

Is Henderson's shooting star toxic?

Mild

What is Henderson's shooting star's lifecycle?

Perennial

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