Mediterranean Catchfly
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Mediterranean Catchfly
Silene colorata
The Mediterranean Catchfly is a beautiful flower with bright pink petals. It loves sunny places and can often be found in rocky areas. This flower attracts butterflies and bees, making it a special part of nature!
Habitat: Coastal areas
Appearance
The Mediterranean Catchfly has delicate, star-shaped flowers, often bright pink or purplish-pink with deeply notched petals. Its stems and calyces are notably sticky, sometimes appearing glandular. This stickiness helps it stand out from other small, wild wildflowers.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderCaryophyllalesFamilyCaryophyllaceaeGenusSilene
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Each petal is so deeply split, it looks like two petals!
Its sticky stems can trap tiny insects, but it doesn't eat them!
Its tiny seeds can wait years in soil for the perfect time to grow!
This tough plant thrives in disturbed soil, like roadsides or old fields!
Special abilities
Ability
Sticky Trap
Mediterranean Catchfly has sticky stems and leaves that can trap tiny insects, possibly deterring herbivores or even capturing nutrients.
Ability
Sun Seeker
Mediterranean Catchfly can thrive in full sun and dry conditions, allowing it to colonize sunny, open spaces where other plants struggle.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-40 cm
- Spread
- 10-20 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring_summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Attracted to its bright flowers for nectar.
pollinates
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
Visits the flowers for nectar, aiding reproduction.
eaten by
Garden Snail
Helix aspersa
Snails and slugs may feed on its leaves.
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.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Carnivorous Plant
Carnivorous plants are predatory flowering plants that derive some or most of their nutrients from trapping and consuming animals or protozoans.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch flowers without asking an adult, to keep them safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Mediterranean Catchfly?
10-40 cm
How wide does Mediterranean Catchfly spread?
10-20 cm
How big are the flowers on Mediterranean Catchfly?
1-2 cm
When does Mediterranean Catchfly bloom?
Spring_summer
Is Mediterranean Catchfly edible?
No
Is Mediterranean Catchfly toxic?
None
What is Mediterranean Catchfly's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Mediterranean Catchfly pollinated?
Insect
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