Lindheimer's Doveweed
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Lindheimer's Doveweed
Croton lindheimeri
Lindheimer's Doveweed is a lovely plant with soft, green leaves and tiny white flowers. It grows close to the ground and can be found in sunny places, making it a cheerful addition to gardens and fields.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Lindheimer's Doveweed is a low-growing plant with distinctive silvery-green, star-shaped fuzzy leaves. It produces very small, inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers in slender spikes. Its overall appearance is soft and muted, often forming dense clumps.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMalpighialesFamilyEuphorbiaceaeGenusCroton
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
"Doveweed" gets its name because doves absolutely love to eat its seeds!
Crushing a leaf releases a surprisingly faint, slightly spicy scent!
Its fuzzy leaves make it look like it's covered in tiny, sparkly stars!
This plant can grow super well in hot, sunny spots where others struggle!
Special abilities
Ability
Velvety Coat
Lindheimer's Doveweed has a dense covering of star-shaped hairs that reflect sunlight and trap moisture, helping it survive dry, sunny environments.
Ability
Quick Sprouter
This plant can rapidly grow from seed after rains, allowing it to quickly colonize disturbed areas and complete its life cycle.
Ability
Tough Roots
Lindheimer's Doveweed has a fibrous root system that helps anchor it in loose soils and efficiently absorb water from the upper layers.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Spread
- 30-90 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.2-0.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Wind
Ecological connections
eats
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura
Its seeds are a vital food source.
eats
Northern Bobwhite
Colinus virginianus
Often consumes its small, nutritious seeds.
eats
Scaled Quail
Callipepla squamata
Forages for fallen seeds in arid regions.
eats
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
Eats seeds, especially during migration.
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch plants without asking an adult first.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Lindheimer's Doveweed?
The easiest way to identify Lindheimer's Doveweed is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How tall is Lindheimer's Doveweed?
30-90 cm
How wide does Lindheimer's Doveweed spread?
30-90 cm
How big are the flowers on Lindheimer's Doveweed?
0.2-0.5 cm
When does Lindheimer's Doveweed bloom?
Summer to fall
Is Lindheimer's Doveweed edible?
No
Is Lindheimer's Doveweed toxic?
Mild
What is Lindheimer's Doveweed's lifecycle?
Annual
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