prairie rosinweed
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prairie rosinweed
Silphium integrifolium
Prairie rosinweed is a bright yellow flower that grows tall in open fields. Its sticky leaves help it stay strong in the wind, making it a special plant in the prairie.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The prairie rosinweed has sturdy, rough stems with dark green, often hairy leaves that attach directly to the stem. Its bright yellow, daisy-like flowers bloom atop tall stalks, often covered in a sticky resin that makes it unique from other prairie flowers.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusSilphium
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its sticky sap was once chewed like gum by Native American children!
Prairie rosinweed attracts so many helpful insects, it's like a buzzing hotel for pollinators!
Some prairie rosinweed plants can live for decades, making them true prairie elders!
This plant belongs to the sunflower family, but its flowers are smaller and more numerous!
Special abilities
Ability
Resin Shield
Prairie rosinweed produces a sticky sap that helps protect it from hungry insects and deer by making it unpleasant to chew.
Ability
Deep Drinker
This plant grows a very long taproot, allowing it to reach deep underground water sources during dry prairie summers.
Ability
Wind Warrior
Its sturdy, upright stems and deep roots help the prairie rosinweed stand tall against strong prairie winds.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 80-200 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 5-8 cm
- Bloom Season
- Mid-summer to fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
Bumblebees visit the flowers for nectar and pollen.
pollinates
Monarch Butterfly
Danaus plexippus
Monarch butterflies sip nectar from its vibrant yellow blooms.
eaten by
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
Deer sometimes browse its leaves, despite the sticky resin.
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.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
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 touch wild plants, as some can be prickly or cause allergies.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is prairie rosinweed?
80-200 cm
How wide does prairie rosinweed spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on prairie rosinweed?
5-8 cm
When does prairie rosinweed bloom?
Mid-summer to fall
Is prairie rosinweed edible?
No
Is prairie rosinweed toxic?
None
What is prairie rosinweed's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is prairie rosinweed pollinated?
Insect
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