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October Flower

Polygonella polygama

The October Flower blooms in the fall with pretty white flowers. It loves sunny spots and can grow in many places, making it a special sight as the leaves change color.

Habitat: Fields and roadsides

Appearance

The October Flower has slender, often reddish stems with numerous tiny, needle-like leaves. Its minute flowers, ranging from white to pinkish, cluster along the stem, creating a delicate, airy appearance. It stands out by blooming profusely late in the season.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderCaryophyllalesFamilyPolygonaceaeGenusPolygonella
October Flower
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October Flower

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

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Interesting facts

It can grow in really sandy, poor soil where most plants would struggle to survive!

October Flowers are like nature's late bloomers, bringing color when other plants fade!

The scientific name 'Polygonella' means 'many knees' due to the bumpy joints on its stems!

You might need a magnifying glass to truly admire its tiny, starry white and pink flowers!

Special abilities

Ability

Self-Seeding Power

October Flower can ensure its seeds are made even when pollinators are scarce thanks to tiny flowers that self-pollinate without opening.

Ability

Drought Survivor

October Flower has deep roots that help it thrive in dry, sandy soils where other plants struggle to find water.

Ability

Late Season Nectar

October Flower can keep blooming late into autumn, providing nectar for insects when most other flowers have faded.

Measurements & details

Height
10-60 cm
Spread
15-45 cm
Flower Size
0.1-0.2 cm
Bloom Season
Summer-fall
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

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Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't pick flowers unless you have permission.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is October Flower?

10-60 cm

How wide does October Flower spread?

15-45 cm

How big are the flowers on October Flower?

0.1-0.2 cm

When does October Flower bloom?

Summer-fall

Is October Flower edible?

No

Is October Flower toxic?

None

What is October Flower's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is October Flower pollinated?

Insect

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