Pacific Silverweed
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Pacific Silverweed
argentina pacifica
Pacific Silverweed has bright green leaves that shimmer in the sunlight! It's often found along sandy beaches and coastal areas, making it a favorite for nature explorers.
Habitat: Coastal areas and sandy beaches.
Appearance
The Pacific Silverweed is a low-growing plant with distinctive silvery-white undersides on its deeply lobed green leaves. Its bright yellow, five-petaled flowers bloom individually on slender stalks, creating a vibrant contrast against its foliage.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusArgentina
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Historically, Indigenous people would harvest its roots and roast them like a vegetable!
Its roots taste surprisingly sweet, often compared to parsnips or tiny sweet potatoes!
Pacific Silverweed is actually a member of the diverse rose family, just like strawberries!
The silvery sheen on its leaves is created by thousands of tiny hairs that reflect sunlight!
Special abilities
Ability
Salt Shield
Pacific Silverweed can tolerate salty soil and sea spray, allowing it to thrive where many other plants cannot.
Ability
Runner Rush
Pacific Silverweed has spreading stolons that help it quickly colonize new areas, forming dense patches.
Ability
Root Reserve
Pacific Silverweed stores energy in its starchy roots, helping it survive harsh conditions and provide food.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-30 cm
- Spread
- 30-100 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Black-tailed Bumblebee
Bombus melanopygus
Drinks nectar and collects pollen.
eaten by
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
Graze on its leaves and stems.
eaten by
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Townsend's Vole
Microtus townsendii
Feeds on its nutritious roots.
eaten by
Humans
Homo sapiens
Historically harvested its edible roots.
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Coastal SilverweedSilverweed
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Pacific Silverweed?
10-30 cm
How wide does Pacific Silverweed spread?
30-100 cm
How big are the flowers on Pacific Silverweed?
1-2.5 cm
When does Pacific Silverweed bloom?
Late spring to summer
Is Pacific Silverweed edible?
Yes
Is Pacific Silverweed toxic?
None
What is Pacific Silverweed's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Pacific Silverweed pollinated?
Insect
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