Mountain Misery
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Mountain Misery
Chamaebatia foliolosa
Mountain Misery is a small shrub that grows in rocky places. It has soft, green leaves and pretty white flowers that bloom in the spring. This plant is special because it can survive in tough mountain conditions!
Habitat: Mountain regions
Appearance
The Mountain Misery is a low-growing, mat-forming shrub with deeply divided, fern-like green leaves. Its foliage is notably sticky and resinous, often appearing somewhat glossy. Small, white, five-petaled flowers bloom above the dense mats, adding a bright contrast to its darker leaves.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusChamaebatia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
If you brush against Mountain Misery, its pungent, resinous scent will often cling to your clothes for hours!
It got its name 'Mountain Misery' because its extremely sticky leaves make hiking through it quite challenging!
Its unique, deeply divided leaves resemble tiny green ferns, even though it's not actually a fern!
Native Americans traditionally used the plant's leaves externally for various medicinal poultices and washes.
Special abilities
Ability
Fire Fighter
Mountain Misery can quickly regrow from its robust root crown after a wildfire, making it highly fire-adapted.
Ability
Deep Drinker
It has a deep taproot that helps it reach water far below ground, allowing it to thrive in very dry areas.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-30 cm
- Spread
- 30-90 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Black-tailed Bumble Bee
Bombus melanopygus
Visits its white flowers for nectar and pollen.
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Helps spread pollen between Mountain Misery plants.
eaten by
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
May browse on its leaves, especially new growth.
shelters
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Spotted Towhee
Pipilo maculatus
Nests or finds cover within its dense, spreading mats.
Traits
Aromatic
Aromatic plants produce and emit fragrant volatile organic compounds, often for defense or to attract pollinators.
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.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Cold Hardy
Cold hardy plants are able to withstand low temperatures and freezing conditions without significant damage.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Mountain
This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones.
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Do not eat any part of this plant, as it can make you feel sick.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Mountain Misery?
10-30 cm
How wide does Mountain Misery spread?
30-90 cm
How big are the flowers on Mountain Misery?
1-2 cm
When does Mountain Misery bloom?
Late spring to summer
Is Mountain Misery edible?
No
Is Mountain Misery toxic?
Mild
What is Mountain Misery's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Mountain Misery pollinated?
Insect
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