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pink mountainheath

Phyllodoce empetriformis

The pink mountainheath is a lovely plant that grows in cool, rocky places. Its beautiful pink flowers bloom in clusters, making it a pretty sight in nature.

Habitat: Mountain regions

Appearance

The pink mountainheath is a low-growing evergreen shrub with bright pink, bell-shaped flowers that dangle in clusters. Its leaves are small, narrow, and needle-like, resembling miniature fir needles, giving it a distinctive textured look.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderEricalesFamilyEricaceaeGenusPhyllodoce
pink mountainheath
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pink mountainheath

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

It belongs to the same plant family as blueberries and cranberries.

Its scientific name, Phyllodoce, comes from a sea nymph in ancient Greek myths!

The plant's vibrant flowers provide nectar for bees in chilly mountain environments!

You can find this tough plant growing right at the edge of melting glaciers!

Special abilities

Ability

Freeze Fighter

Pink mountainheath has evergreen leaves that stay green all year, letting it photosynthesize even under snow.

Ability

Wind Dodger

The pink mountainheath grows low to the ground, which helps it avoid strong winds and survive harsh alpine weather.

Ability

Thirsty Thwart

Pink mountainheath has tiny, needle-like leaves that are excellent at reducing water loss in dry, windy mountain air.

Measurements & details

Height
10-30 cm
Spread
20-50 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Bloom Season
Late spring to mid-summer
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Two-form bumblebee

Bombus bifarius

Main pollinator in high altitudes

pollinates

Yellow-faced Bumblebee

Bombus vosnesenskii

Visits flowers for nectar and pollen

pollinates

Rocky Mountain Parnassian

Parnassius smintheus

Butterfly sips nectar from flowers

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't touch wild plants unless you have permission from an adult.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is pink mountainheath?

10-30 cm

How wide does pink mountainheath spread?

20-50 cm

How big are the flowers on pink mountainheath?

0.5-1 cm

When does pink mountainheath bloom?

Late spring to mid-summer

Is pink mountainheath edible?

No

Is pink mountainheath toxic?

None

What is pink mountainheath's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is pink mountainheath pollinated?

Insect

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