rock harlequin
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rock harlequin
Capnoides sempervirens
The rock harlequin is a special plant that grows in rocky places. It has beautiful green leaves and tiny yellow flowers that look like little stars. This plant loves sunshine and can be found in nature's hidden spots.
Habitat: Mountain regions
Appearance
The rock harlequin has delicate, fern-like blue-green leaves. Its small, spurred flowers are bright yellow, often with pinkish or reddish tips, appearing in loose clusters. This combination makes its jester-like blossoms stand out.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRanunculalesFamilyPapaveraceaeGenusCapnoides
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It's a distant cousin to poppies, even though it doesn't look like one!
Its unusual name, "harlequin," describes its colorful, jester-like flowers!
This plant's leaves are so delicate, they look like tiny green feathers.
When its seeds are ripe, their pods can burst open with a surprising pop!
Special abilities
Ability
Ant Gardener
Rock harlequin produces seeds with a tasty, oily treat that attracts ants, which then carry the seeds to new places, helping the plant spread.
Ability
Cool Season Bloomer
Rock harlequin can bloom in cooler spring and summer weather, making its bright flowers a welcome sight when other plants are just starting to grow.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 15-60 cm
- Spread
- 15-45 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-1.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to late summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
attracts with nectar
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
collects pollen and nectar
depends on
Small Seed-Harvester Ant
Aphaenogaster picea
disperses seeds via elaiosomes
Traits
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Mountain
This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is rock harlequin?
15-60 cm
How wide does rock harlequin spread?
15-45 cm
How big are the flowers on rock harlequin?
1-1.5 cm
When does rock harlequin bloom?
Late spring to late summer
Is rock harlequin edible?
No
Is rock harlequin toxic?
Mild
What is rock harlequin's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is rock harlequin pollinated?
Insect
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