round-lobed hepatica
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round-lobed hepatica
Hepatica americana
The round-lobed hepatica is a lovely flower that blooms in early spring. Its pretty leaves are shaped like little hands, and it can be purple, blue, or white!
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The round-lobed hepatica has distinctively three-lobed, dark green leaves that persist through winter. Its fuzzy stems support delicate cup-shaped flowers, which can be brilliant blue, purple, pink, or white, opening wide to greet the earliest spring sun.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRanunculalesFamilyRanunculaceaeGenusHepatica
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Even before blooming, hepatica flowers grow cozy, fuzzy stems.
Hepatica's tiny flowers can be blue, purple, pink, or even white!
Its leaves often have three lobes, shaped like a human liver!
Some people call this plant 'liverleaf' because of its unique leaves.
Special abilities
Ability
Winter Warming
Round-lobed hepatica can slightly raise its flower temperature, helping it melt snow and attract early pollinators.
Ability
Ant Allies
It has special fatty packets on its seeds that ants collect, carrying the seeds away to spread them far and wide.
Ability
Leafy Legacy
Its tough, leathery leaves can survive winter under snow, storing energy for an extra-early spring bloom.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-15 cm
- Spread
- 15-25 cm
- Flower Size
- 1.5-3 cm
- Bloom Season
- Early spring
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
honey bee
Apis mellifera
Collects early spring nectar
pollinates
common eastern bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
Feeds on abundant pollen
depends on
black fungus ant
Aphaenogaster picea
Disperses seeds for elaiosome
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shade Tolerant
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
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.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Also known as
Hepatica
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not pick the flowers; they are best enjoyed in nature!
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is round-lobed hepatica?
10-15 cm
How wide does round-lobed hepatica spread?
15-25 cm
How big are the flowers on round-lobed hepatica?
1.5-3 cm
When does round-lobed hepatica bloom?
Early spring
Is round-lobed hepatica edible?
No
Is round-lobed hepatica toxic?
Mild
What is round-lobed hepatica's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is round-lobed hepatica pollinated?
Insect
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