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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
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.
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PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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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!
October Flower can ensure its seeds are made even when pollinators are scarce thanks to tiny flowers that self-pollinate without opening.
October Flower has deep roots that help it thrive in dry, sandy soils where other plants struggle to find water.
October Flower can keep blooming late into autumn, providing nectar for insects when most other flowers have faded.

Erynnis persius
larvae feed on leaves

Bombus impatiens
collects nectar and pollen
Lasioglossum pilosum
visits tiny flowers for nectar
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Fall color refers to the seasonal change in foliage pigmentation, primarily in deciduous plants, displaying vibrant hues.
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't pick flowers unless you have permission.
10-60 cm
15-45 cm
0.1-0.2 cm
Summer-fall
No
None
Perennial
Insect
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