lilac tasselflower
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lilac tasselflower
Emilia sonchifolia
The lilac tasselflower is a pretty plant with soft, fluffy purple flowers. It grows in sunny places and can be found in gardens and fields, bringing color to the world around us.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The lilac tasselflower is a slender, upright plant featuring clusters of small, purplish-lilac flowers that resemble miniature tassels. Its smooth stems and slightly wavy, sometimes toothed, green leaves provide a simple backdrop to its vibrant, unique blooms.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusEmilia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Did you know this plant is sometimes called "Cupid's Shaving Brush" because of its fluffy, colorful flowers?
Even though it's beautiful, this quick-growing plant is considered a weed in many tropical countries!
Its flowers are not single blooms, but clusters of many tiny florets!
Its young leaves are eaten raw or cooked in parts of Asia, tasting a bit like spinach!
Special abilities
Ability
Global Wanderer Seeds
Lilac tasselflower has tiny seeds with feathery parachutes that catch the wind, helping it spread far and wide to new locations.
Ability
Quick Colonizer
It can grow and produce seeds very quickly, allowing it to rapidly take over disturbed ground and open spaces.
Ability
Healing Power
Some cultures use its leaves and stems in traditional medicine to help soothe various ailments and irritations.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 20-60 cm
- Spread
- 15-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Year-round in warm climates, summer to fall elsewhere
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
Collects nectar and pollen from its flowers.
pollinates
Monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
Visits flowers for nectar.
eats
Crimson Speckled Flunkey Moth
Utetheisa pulchella
Its caterpillars feed on the 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.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
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.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch flowers without asking an adult first.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is lilac tasselflower?
20-60 cm
How wide does lilac tasselflower spread?
15-30 cm
How big are the flowers on lilac tasselflower?
0.5-1.5 cm
When does lilac tasselflower bloom?
Year-round in warm climates, summer to fall elsewhere
Is lilac tasselflower edible?
Yes
Is lilac tasselflower toxic?
None
What is lilac tasselflower's lifecycle?
Annual
How is lilac tasselflower pollinated?
Insect
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