Pale Tasselflower
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Pale Tasselflower
Emilia praetermissa
The Pale Tasselflower is a pretty little flower with soft, fluffy seeds. It grows in sunny places and adds a splash of color to fields and gardens, making nature look even more beautiful!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Pale Tasselflower is a delicate, slender herb with upright stems and narrow leaves. It has small, airy flower heads, typically appearing in shades of pale pink, lavender, or white, which transform into fluffy, dandelion-like seed clusters.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusEmilia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Each fluffy flower head is actually a cluster of many tiny individual flowers, called florets.
It's sometimes called "Flora's Paintbrush" because its dainty flowers resemble tiny art brushes!
The plant’s scientific name, Emilia, honors an Italian noblewoman from the 17th century!
This small plant can pop up as a harmless weed in gardens, fields, and even cracks in pavement!
Special abilities
Ability
Wind Sailor Seeds
Pale Tasselflower has parachute-like seeds that help it fly on the wind, spreading far and wide to new growing spots.
Ability
Rapid Growth Cycle
Pale Tasselflower can grow quickly from seed to flower in just a few weeks, helping it finish its life cycle fast.
Ability
Soil Adaptability
Pale Tasselflower has strong roots and grows well even in poor or disturbed soils, helping it survive tough conditions.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 20-60 cm
- Spread
- 10-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Year-round in warm climates, summer-fall elsewhere
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
gathers nectar and pollen for its colony
pollinates
Common Buckeye
Junonia coenia
sips nectar, transferring pollen between flowers
eaten by
Oriental Leafworm Moth
Spodoptera litura
larvae feed on leaves and stems
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.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
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 pick flowers, so everyone can enjoy their beauty!
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Pale Tasselflower?
20-60 cm
How wide does Pale Tasselflower spread?
10-30 cm
How big are the flowers on Pale Tasselflower?
1-2 cm
When does Pale Tasselflower bloom?
Year-round in warm climates, summer-fall elsewhere
Is Pale Tasselflower edible?
No
Is Pale Tasselflower toxic?
None
What is Pale Tasselflower's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Pale Tasselflower pollinated?
Insect
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