Meadow Pink
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Meadow Pink
Sabatia campestris
Meadow Pink is a lovely flower that blooms in fields and meadows. Its bright pink petals attract butterflies and bees, making it a cheerful sight in nature!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Meadow Pink has striking, star-shaped flowers, usually bright pink or magenta, with a contrasting golden-yellow center. Each delicate petal has a tiny yellow-green spot at its base, creating a unique ring around the flower's heart. It grows on a slender, upright stem, making its vibrant blooms stand out.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderGentianalesFamilyGentianaceaeGenusSabatia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Despite its name, it's not related to the garden 'pink' flowers, but gentians!
Its bright pink color helps it stand out from green leaves, shouting 'Look at me!'
Some say it smells like honey, inviting thirsty bees and butterflies to visit!
This plant can only grow if it gets lots of sunshine all day long!
Special abilities
Ability
Pollen Pathway
The Meadow Pink has bright yellow centers that act like landing strips, guiding helpful insects directly to its pollen and nectar.
Ability
Speedy Sprouter
Meadow Pink can quickly grow from seed to flower in one season, allowing it to complete its life cycle before harsh weather arrives.
Ability
Seed Scatterer
Meadow Pink produces many tiny seeds that can be carried by wind or water, helping it spread to new sunny spots.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 15-45 cm
- Flower Size
- 2.5-4 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late Spring to Late Summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen, helping the plant reproduce.
pollinates
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
Bumble bees are important visitors, transferring pollen between Meadow Pink flowers.
pollinates
Monarch Butterfly
Danaus plexippus
Monarchs are attracted to its bright flowers, spreading pollen as they feed.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
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.
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 pick flowers, as they are homes for insects.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Meadow Pink?
15-45 cm
How big are the flowers on Meadow Pink?
2.5-4 cm
When does Meadow Pink bloom?
Late Spring to Late Summer
Is Meadow Pink edible?
No
Is Meadow Pink toxic?
None
What is Meadow Pink's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Meadow Pink pollinated?
Insect
Where is Meadow Pink usually found?
Grasslands
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