Lettuce, Chicory, Dandelion And Salsify Tribe
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Lettuce, Chicory, Dandelion And Salsify Tribe
cichorieae
The Lettuce, Chicory, Dandelion and Salsify Tribe are vibrant plants that can be found in gardens and meadows. They are known for their tasty leaves and colorful flowers that attract friendly pollinators!
Habitat: These plants thrive in gardens, fields, and sunny meadows.
Appearance
The Lettuce, Chicory, Dandelion And Salsify Tribe has composite flowers made only of strap-shaped ray florets, often in shades of bright yellow, blue, or white. Many species form a basal rosette of leaves and produce a milky white sap when broken, which makes them visually distinct.
KingdomPlantaePhylumMagnoliophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusLactuca, Cichorium, Taraxacum, Tragopogon
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Ancient Egyptians grew lettuce for its leaves and for the oil from its seeds!
Dandelion fluff can travel for miles on the wind to find new homes!
Salsify roots can be surprisingly long, reaching deep into the soil for water!
Some chicory plants have bright blue flowers that only open for one day!
Special abilities
Ability
Milky Sap Shield
Lettuce, Chicory, Dandelion And Salsify Tribe has milky sap that can deter hungry creatures, helping them defend against munching pests.
Ability
Wind-Powered Travel
Lettuce, Chicory, Dandelion And Salsify Tribe can spread its seeds far and wide with tiny parachutes, helping them colonize new places.
Ability
Deep Water Seekers
Lettuce, Chicory, Dandelion And Salsify Tribe has strong taproots that dig deep, helping them find water and nutrients in dry soils.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-150 cm
- Spread
- 10-80 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring_to_fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Helps flowers create seeds.
eaten by
European rabbit
Oryctolagus cuniculus
Feasts on leaves and young plants.
eaten by
Garden snail
Helix aspersa
Snails munch on tender greens.
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
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
Dandelion GreensSalad GreensWild Greens
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Lettuce, Chicory, Dandelion And Salsify Tribe?
5-150 cm
How wide does Lettuce, Chicory, Dandelion And Salsify Tribe spread?
10-80 cm
How big are the flowers on Lettuce, Chicory, Dandelion And Salsify Tribe?
0.5-5 cm
When does Lettuce, Chicory, Dandelion And Salsify Tribe bloom?
Spring_to_fall
Is Lettuce, Chicory, Dandelion And Salsify Tribe edible?
Yes
Is Lettuce, Chicory, Dandelion And Salsify Tribe toxic?
None
What is Lettuce, Chicory, Dandelion And Salsify Tribe's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Lettuce, Chicory, Dandelion And Salsify Tribe pollinated?
Insect
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