Marsh Dewflower
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Marsh Dewflower
murdannia keisak
The Marsh Dewflower has beautiful blue flowers that bloom in the marshy areas. This plant is a favorite spot for insects and can often be seen swaying gently in the breeze.
Habitat: Marshes, wetlands, and waterlogged areas.
Appearance
The Marsh Dewflower has delicate, three-petaled flowers, usually a vibrant pink or purple, that glisten as if covered in dew. Its shiny, lance-shaped green leaves form dense, mat-like clumps in wet environments, making it stand out from typical wetland grasses.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderCommelinalesFamilyCommelinaceaeGenusMurdannia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Despite loving water, its leaves have a special coating to shed drops instantly!
In some places, this plant is gathered and eaten as a tasty leafy green vegetable!
Its tiny, three-petaled flowers look like delicate jewels sparkling with morning dew!
This speedy plant can grow so fast, it sometimes takes over whole waterways!
Special abilities
Ability
Water Repellent Coat
Marsh Dewflower has waxy leaves that repel water, helping it shed excess moisture and breathe in watery habitats.
Ability
Rapid Water Spread
Marsh Dewflower can rapidly grow new roots and shoots from stem fragments, letting it quickly colonize new wet areas!
Ability
Seasonal Sprint
Marsh Dewflower completes its entire life cycle in one season, producing seeds quickly before cold weather arrives.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-60 cm
- Spread
- 10-20 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-1.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
small flowers provide nectar
eaten by
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
waterfowl graze on its shoots
shelters
Mosquitofish
Gambusia affinis
dense mats offer cover
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Aquatic
Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
DewflowerKeisak FlowerMarsh Flower
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Marsh Dewflower?
30-60 cm
How wide does Marsh Dewflower spread?
10-20 cm
How big are the flowers on Marsh Dewflower?
1-1.5 cm
When does Marsh Dewflower bloom?
Summer
Is Marsh Dewflower edible?
Yes
Is Marsh Dewflower toxic?
None
What is Marsh Dewflower's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Marsh Dewflower pollinated?
Insect
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