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Ivy-leaved toadflax
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Ivy-leaved toadflax
Cymbalaria muralis
Ivy-leaved toadflax is a pretty plant with small purple flowers that look like tiny butterflies! It often grows in cracks of walls and rocks, making it a special friend of old buildings.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The Ivy-leaved toadflax has trailing stems adorned with small, kidney-shaped leaves resembling miniature ivy. Its delicate, snapdragon-like flowers are a charming blend of purplish-blue or lilac with a bright yellow throat. This plant often forms cascading mats, especially in rocky crevices.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyPlantaginaceaeGenusCymbalaria
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its leaves change shape a little depending on how much sun they get!
Its tiny snapdragon-like flowers are a mix of vibrant purple and yellow!
Some people call it 'Mother of Thousands' because it spreads so easily!
This little plant is a master at growing right out of stone walls!
Special abilities
Ability
Seed Planter
Ivy-leaved toadflax can strategically bend its flower stalks after blooming, pushing seeds into dark, protective rock crevices to germinate safely.
Ability
Crevice Anchor
Ivy-leaved toadflax thrives in rocky crevices, using specialized roots to anchor firmly into tiny gaps and absorb essential moisture.
Ability
Rapid Colonizer
It reproduces easily by seeds and stems rooting where they touch the ground, allowing it to quickly colonize new areas.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-15 cm
- Spread
- 30-100 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring_to_fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar from its small flowers.
pollinates
Buff-tailed bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
helps transfer pollen between blooms.
eaten by
Spanish slug
Arion lusitanicus
occasionally grazes on its tender leaves.
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.
Everblooming
Everblooming plants produce flowers continuously or in repeated flushes over a long period.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Ivy-leaved toadflax?
5-15 cm
How wide does Ivy-leaved toadflax spread?
30-100 cm
How big are the flowers on Ivy-leaved toadflax?
0.5-1.5 cm
When does Ivy-leaved toadflax bloom?
Spring_to_fall
Is Ivy-leaved toadflax edible?
Yes
Is Ivy-leaved toadflax toxic?
None
What is Ivy-leaved toadflax's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Ivy-leaved toadflax pollinated?
Insect
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