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pearly everlasting

Anaphalis margaritacea

Pearly everlasting is a pretty flower that looks like it has little white pearls! It grows in sunny places and can be found in fields and along roadsides. These flowers are special because they can stay beautiful even when dried.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The pearly everlasting has slender, woolly stems and narrow, grey-green leaves. Its clusters of small, pearl-like white flowers, often with a tiny yellow center, appear in late summer. The papery, dry bracts surrounding the flowers give them a unique, lasting quality.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusAnaphalis
pearly everlasting
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pearly everlasting

Category

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Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Ancient peoples sometimes used its fluffy seed parachutes to stuff pillows for comfort.

Even when picked, its pearl-white flowers can keep their shape and color for years!

It's a "pioneer," often one of the first plants to grow back after a forest fire!

Its papery flowers feel like tiny, soft pearls – a truly unique texture!

Special abilities

Ability

Everlasting Bloom

Pearly everlasting has papery white bracts that keep its flowers looking fresh, attracting pollinators longer.

Ability

Woolly Protection

Pearly everlasting has fuzzy stems and leaves that protect it from harsh weather and reduce water loss.

Ability

Fire Resilience

Its seeds can sprout quickly after a forest fire, allowing it to colonize disturbed areas rapidly.

Measurements & details

Height
30-90 cm
Spread
30-60 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Bloom Season
Summer to fall
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

Collects nectar and pollen from flowers.

pollinates

Painted lady butterfly

Vanessa cardui

Feeds on nectar, aiding in pollination.

eaten by

Gorgone Checkerspot

Chlosyne gorgone

Larvae feed on its leaves.

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't touch flowers without asking an adult.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is pearly everlasting?

30-90 cm

How wide does pearly everlasting spread?

30-60 cm

How big are the flowers on pearly everlasting?

0.5-1 cm

When does pearly everlasting bloom?

Summer to fall

Is pearly everlasting edible?

No

Is pearly everlasting toxic?

None

What is pearly everlasting's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is pearly everlasting pollinated?

Insect

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