Lady's-mantles
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Lady's-mantles
Alchemilla
Lady's-mantles are lovely green plants with soft, rounded leaves. They often grow in gardens and meadows and can catch raindrops like little jewels!
Habitat: Gardens and meadows
Appearance
The Lady's-mantles has unique, fan-shaped leaves with crimped, pleated edges that collect dewdrops like tiny jewels. Its delicate, star-like flowers are a soft yellowish-green, appearing in airy clusters. This plant's vibrant green foliage forms low mounds, adding a refreshing texture.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusAlchemilla
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
1
Interesting facts
Ancient alchemists once collected its dewdrops, hoping to use them to make gold!
Its scientific name, *Alchemilla*, means "little alchemist," linked to its magical water.
Some people believed its morning dewdrops had special powers to keep skin youthful!
The pleated leaves inspired its name because they look like a lady's ruffled cloak.
Special abilities
Ability
Dewdrop Collector
Lady's-mantles leaves can gather water droplets on their surface, making them look like sparkling jewels and helping the plant absorb moisture.
Ability
Self-Sower Power
Lady's-mantles can produce seeds without needing pollination, making it super efficient at spreading and growing new plants!
Ability
Tough Texture
Lady's-mantles has slightly hairy leaves that help it resist some pests and diseases, keeping it healthy.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 15-60 cm
- Spread
- 30-75 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.2-0.4 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Bees visit its small flowers for nectar and pollen.
pollinates
Buff-tailed Bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
Bumblebees are important visitors, aiding in pollination.
eaten by
Grove Snail
Cepaea nemoralis
Snails sometimes munch on its tender leaves.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Shade Tolerant
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Medicinal
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
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 ask an adult before touching or picking plants, just to be safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Lady's-mantles?
The easiest way to identify Lady's-mantles is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How tall is Lady's-mantles?
15-60 cm
How wide does Lady's-mantles spread?
30-75 cm
How big are the flowers on Lady's-mantles?
0.2-0.4 cm
When does Lady's-mantles bloom?
Summer
Is Lady's-mantles edible?
Yes
Is Lady's-mantles toxic?
None
What is Lady's-mantles's lifecycle?
Perennial
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