pellitory-of-the-wall
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pellitory-of-the-wall
Parietaria judaica
Pellitory-of-the-wall is a small green plant that often grows in cracks of walls and old buildings. It has tiny flowers and soft leaves, making it a little treasure in urban areas!
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The pellitory-of-the-wall has sprawling, reddish, hairy stems and bright green, oval leaves with pointed tips. Its tiny, greenish-pink flowers cluster inconspicuously in the leaf axils, blending with its foliage. It often creates green patches on old walls.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyUrticaceaeGenusParietaria
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Ancient Romans sometimes used its rough leaves to scrub and polish their pots!
If you touch its stems, they might feel a little sticky, like tiny burrs!
Its pollen can make some people sneeze a lot, causing what we call hay fever!
The plant's name comes from 'wall-flower' because it loves growing on old walls.
Special abilities
Ability
Sticky Seed Spreader
Pellitory-of-the-wall has tiny, sticky seeds that cling to passers-by, helping it travel to new locations.
Ability
Crack Conqueror
Pellitory-of-the-wall can root and grow in the smallest cracks of walls, surviving tough conditions.
Ability
Pollen Explosion
Pellitory-of-the-wall's pollen bursts explosively into the air when touched, maximizing wind pollination.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-80 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.1-0.2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring-fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Wind
Ecological connections
eaten by
Garden Snail
Helix aspersa
Snails graze on its leaves and stems.
eaten by
European Greenfinch
Chloris chloris
Birds consume its small seeds.
eaten by
Dotted Border
Agriopis marginaria
Its caterpillars eat the foliage.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Medicinal
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Keystone Species
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
It's safe to look at, but don't eat any plants unless an adult says it's okay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is pellitory-of-the-wall?
10-80 cm
How big are the flowers on pellitory-of-the-wall?
0.1-0.2 cm
When does pellitory-of-the-wall bloom?
Spring-fall
Is pellitory-of-the-wall edible?
Yes
Is pellitory-of-the-wall toxic?
None
What is pellitory-of-the-wall's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is pellitory-of-the-wall pollinated?
Wind
Where is pellitory-of-the-wall usually found?
Urban areas
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