Pale Wolfberry
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Pale Wolfberry
Lycium pallidum
The Pale Wolfberry is a small shrub that grows in dry places. It has pretty purple flowers and small berries that can be eaten, but be careful, they are not very tasty!
Habitat: Desert
Appearance
The Pale Wolfberry is a thorny, bushy shrub with slender stems. It has small, grayish-green leaves and tubular flowers that range from pale purple to creamy white. Its most striking feature is its bright orange to red berries.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSolanalesFamilySolanaceaeGenusLycium
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It's a cousin to your favorite foods like tomatoes, potatoes, and chili peppers!
Its scientific name, Lycium, may come from an ancient region in Turkey called Lycia!
Native American tribes traditionally used parts of this plant for various purposes.
This tough plant helps stop soil from washing away in dry, windy places.
Special abilities
Ability
Deep Drinker
Pale Wolfberry can grow deep roots that help it find water, allowing it to survive in very dry deserts.
Ability
Spiny Shield
Pale Wolfberry has sharp thorns that protect its branches and leaves from hungry animals.
Ability
Berry Bounty
Pale Wolfberry has bright, juicy berries that attract birds, helping to spread its seeds far and wide.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 50-200 cm
- Spread
- 50-200 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to Fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Helps spread pollen from its flowers.
eaten by
Phainopepla
Phainopepla nitens
Feeds on its nutritious berries.
eaten by
Coyote
Canis latrans
Enjoys eating the sweet, red berries.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Fruit Bearing
Fruit-bearing plants produce fruits, which are the mature ovaries of flowering plants containing seeds.
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.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Symbiotic
Describes a relationship between two different species where they live in close association, often benefiting one or both.
Desert
Desert habitats are arid regions characterized by extremely low precipitation and often extreme temperatures, supporting specialized flora and fauna.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not eat the berries without asking an adult first, as they might not taste good!
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Pale Wolfberry?
50-200 cm
How wide does Pale Wolfberry spread?
50-200 cm
How big are the flowers on Pale Wolfberry?
0.5-1.5 cm
When does Pale Wolfberry bloom?
Spring to Fall
Is Pale Wolfberry edible?
Yes
Is Pale Wolfberry toxic?
Mild
What is Pale Wolfberry's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Pale Wolfberry pollinated?
Insect
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