narrow-leaved sundrops
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narrow-leaved sundrops
Oenothera fruticosa
Narrow-leaved sundrops are bright yellow flowers that bloom in the sunshine. They are cheerful and can be found in gardens and meadows, bringing joy to everyone who sees them.
Habitat: Meadows
Appearance
The narrow-leaved sundrops has upright stems with slender, dark green leaves. Its cheerful, cup-shaped flowers are bright yellow, usually featuring four delicate petals and prominent stamens. It forms clumps of vibrant color.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMyrtalesFamilyOnagraceaeGenusOenothera
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Even though it's called sundrops, it belongs to the evening primrose family.
Its name 'sundrops' refers to the bright, sunny yellow color of its flowers!
The plant's scientific name 'Oenothera' might come from words meaning 'wine-scented'.
These cheerful flowers attract many busy bees and butterflies all day long!
Special abilities
Ability
Flower Power-Up
Narrow-leaved sundrops flowers unfurl each morning to greet the sun and pollinators, then close as evening approaches.
Ability
Soil Survivor
Narrow-leaved sundrops can thrive in poor, rocky, or dry soils, making it super tough where others struggle.
Ability
Seed Sprinter
This plant produces many tiny seeds that are easily scattered by wind, helping it spread to new places.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 2.5-5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen
pollinates
Painted Lady butterfly
Vanessa cardui
sips nectar from the bright blooms
eats
American Goldfinch
Carduelis tristis
feasts on its mature seeds
eaten by
Fall Armyworm
Spodoptera frugiperda
its caterpillars chew on leaves
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
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 unless an adult says it's okay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is narrow-leaved sundrops?
30-90 cm
How wide does narrow-leaved sundrops spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on narrow-leaved sundrops?
2.5-5 cm
When does narrow-leaved sundrops bloom?
Summer
Is narrow-leaved sundrops edible?
No
Is narrow-leaved sundrops toxic?
None
What is narrow-leaved sundrops's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is narrow-leaved sundrops pollinated?
Insect
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