Pale agoseris
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Pale agoseris
Agoseris glauca
The Pale Agoseris is a beautiful wildflower that blooms in bright yellow. It grows tall and has thin leaves, making it look like a little sun shining in the grass.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Pale agoseris has bright, pale yellow, dandelion-like flowers atop leafless stalks. Its long, narrow leaves are often bluish-green and found mostly at the base of the plant. It stands out with its singular flower heads and milky sap.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusAgoseris
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Each seed has a feathery parachute to fly far on the wind!
Indigenous people ate its milky roots and tender young leaves.
It's a cousin to the common dandelion, but usually paler in color.
Its scientific name 'glauca' means 'bluish-gray', describing its leaves!
Special abilities
Ability
Thirsty Root
Pale agoseris has a deep taproot that helps it find water and survive in dry, arid environments.
Ability
Mountain Climber
This plant can grow high up in mountains, thriving in rocky soils where other plants struggle to take root.
Ability
Milky Shield
Pale agoseris contains a milky sap that helps defend it from hungry herbivores looking for a snack.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers for nectar
pollinates
Bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
Collects pollen and nectar
eats
Mule deer
Odocoileus hemionus
Browses on leaves and stems
eats
Yellow-bellied marmot
Marmota flaviventris
Forages on plant parts
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
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 they can be delicate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Pale agoseris?
10-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Pale agoseris?
2-5 cm
When does Pale agoseris bloom?
Late spring to summer
Is Pale agoseris edible?
Yes
Is Pale agoseris toxic?
None
What is Pale agoseris's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Pale agoseris pollinated?
Insect
Where is Pale agoseris usually found?
Grasslands
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