narrowleaf puccoon
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narrowleaf puccoon
Lithospermum incisum
Narrowleaf puccoon is a pretty wildflower with long, narrow leaves and bright yellow flowers. It grows in sunny places and is loved by bees and butterflies!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The narrowleaf puccoon has vibrant, trumpet-shaped yellow flowers that stand out against its slender, hairy stems. Its leaves are long and very narrow, giving it a delicate, grass-like appearance. The bright blossoms are easily spotted in dry, sunny areas.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderBoraginalesFamilyBoraginaceaeGenusLithospermum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its extra-long taproot can grow over a meter deep to find water!
Native Americans once used its hard, smooth seeds as decorative beads.
Puccoon comes from an Algonquian word meaning 'red dye plant'.
The sunny yellow flowers are among the very first to bloom in spring!
Special abilities
Ability
Deep Root Explorer
Narrowleaf puccoon has a remarkably long taproot that helps it find water deep underground to survive dry conditions.
Ability
Early Nectar Beacon
Its bright yellow flowers bloom early in spring, offering a vital nectar source for hungry pollinators awakening from winter.
Ability
Ancient Dye Maker
The roots of this plant can produce a natural, vibrant yellow-red dye, historically used by various Indigenous peoples.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-40 cm
- Spread
- 15-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to early summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen from flowers
pollinates
Common eastern bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
actively transfers pollen, helping the plant reproduce
pollinates
Orange Sulphur butterfly
Colias eurytheme
visits its flowers for nectar, aiding in pollination
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.
Dye
This human use trait indicates species from which natural dyes can be extracted and used to color textiles, food, or other materials.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
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 touch wildflowers, as some can be delicate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is narrowleaf puccoon?
10-40 cm
How wide does narrowleaf puccoon spread?
15-30 cm
How big are the flowers on narrowleaf puccoon?
1-2.5 cm
When does narrowleaf puccoon bloom?
Spring to early summer
Is narrowleaf puccoon edible?
No
Is narrowleaf puccoon toxic?
None
What is narrowleaf puccoon's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is narrowleaf puccoon pollinated?
Insect
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