Necklace pod
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Necklace pod
Sophora tomentosa
The Necklace Pod is a special plant with beautiful yellow flowers and long, unique seed pods that look like necklaces! It loves warm, sunny places and can be found near the beach.
Habitat: Coastal areas
Appearance
The Necklace pod is a shrub or small tree with distinctive silvery-green, velvety leaves. It produces upright clusters of bright yellow, pea-like flowers. Its most notable feature is the fuzzy, beaded seed pods that resemble a string of pearls.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFabalesFamilyFabaceaeGenusSophora
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Even after falling, its tough seeds can sprout years later!
It can live for many, many years in warm, sunny places around the world.
Its long seed pods really do look like a string of fuzzy green beads!
Some call it "Silverbush" because of its soft, shimmering leaf color!
Special abilities
Ability
Ocean Navigator
Necklace pod can survive long ocean journeys because its buoyant seeds float in seawater, helping it spread to new coastal areas.
Ability
Nitrogen Booster
Necklace pod hosts special bacteria in its roots that create natural fertilizer, helping it thrive in poor, sandy soils.
Ability
Salt Shield
Necklace pod can withstand salty sea spray because its velvety leaves protect it from the harsh coastal environment.
Ability
Drought Buster
Necklace pod can tolerate very dry conditions, allowing it to grow successfully on exposed beaches and dunes.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 100-400 cm
- Spread
- 100-300 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring through fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Moderate
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Honey bees collect nectar and pollen from its flowers.
eaten by
Ceraunus Blue
Hemiargus ceraunus
Ceraunus Blue butterfly larvae feed on its leaves and flowers.
symbiotic with
Rhizobium bacteria
Rhizobium leguminosarum
Bacteria in its roots help it get nitrogen from the air.
Traits
Nitrogen Fixing
Describes organisms capable of converting atmospheric nitrogen into compounds usable by plants.
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
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.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not eat any part of the plant without asking an adult, as some plants can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Necklace pod?
100-400 cm
How wide does Necklace pod spread?
100-300 cm
How big are the flowers on Necklace pod?
1-2 cm
When does Necklace pod bloom?
Late spring through fall
Is Necklace pod edible?
No
Is Necklace pod toxic?
Moderate
What is Necklace pod's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Necklace pod pollinated?
Insect
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