Lungwort
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Lungwort
Pulmonaria officinalis
Lungwort is a lovely plant with colorful flowers that can be pink, blue, or purple! It grows in shady places and is great for gardens. Its leaves are spotted, making it look very special.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Lungwort has distinctive dark green leaves often speckled with silvery-white spots, resembling lung tissue. Its bell-shaped flowers are unique, opening pink or red and gradually shifting to vibrant blue or purple as they mature.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderBoraginalesFamilyBoraginaceaeGenusPulmonaria
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Ancient doctors thought its spotted leaves resembled lungs, using it for breathing issues!
Its early spring flowers are a vital first meal for hungry queen bumblebees!
Lungwort's fuzzy leaves and stems help protect it from thirsty garden slugs.
The tiny hairs on its leaves are like miniature umbrellas, helping shed water!
Special abilities
Ability
Color-Shifting Blooms
Lungwort can change its flower color from pink to blue, signalling which flowers are fresh for pollinators!
Ability
Spotty Camouflage
Lungwort has silvery spots on its leaves that might help it blend into dappled light, hiding from plant-eaters.
Ability
Early Bloomer
Lungwort can bloom early, offering first meals for waking insects when few other flowers are available.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 15-30 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Early spring
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Buff-tailed Bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
collects nectar and pollen from its early blooms
pollinates
European Honeybee
Apis mellifera
gathers nectar and pollen, especially in spring
eats
Large Red Slug
Arion rufus
may munch on its leaves in damp conditions
Traits
Spotted
Marked with spots or patches of a different color.
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.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Medicinal
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Also known as
Common LungwortMary's Tears
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch plants without asking an adult.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Lungwort?
15-30 cm
How wide does Lungwort spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Lungwort?
1-2 cm
When does Lungwort bloom?
Early spring
Is Lungwort edible?
Yes
Is Lungwort toxic?
None
What is Lungwort's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Lungwort pollinated?
Insect
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