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sea ox-eye
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sea ox-eye
Borrichia frutescens
The sea ox-eye is a small, bushy plant that grows in sandy coastal areas. It has bright yellow flowers that look like little suns and can help keep the beach healthy.
Habitat: Coastal areas
Appearance
The sea ox-eye is a bushy shrub with silvery-green, fleshy leaves. It has bright yellow, daisy-like flowers with a prominent, dark gold central disk. Its unique silvery foliage makes it stand out on coastal landscapes.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusBorrichia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Ancient people sometimes burned this plant to get salty ash for soap!
Believe it or not, this coastal plant is related to giant garden sunflowers!
It's a tough survivor, growing happily in sandy spots battered by ocean winds!
Some tiny insects build homes called galls right on its stems!
Special abilities
Ability
Water Keeper
It has thick, fleshy leaves that can store water, allowing it to survive dry periods near the ocean.
Ability
Sand Anchor
Its strong root system grows deep into the sand, preventing erosion and stabilizing beaches.
Ability
Pollinator Beacon
The sea ox-eye has vibrant yellow flowers that act as a visual signal, attracting many insects for pollination.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 50-100 cm
- Spread
- 50-150 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-4 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
honeybee
Apis mellifera
Buzzing bees visit its bright yellow flowers for nectar.
pollinates
monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
Monarch butterflies stop to refuel on its sugary nectar.
eats
bordered patch
Chlosyne lacinia
Its caterpillars nibble the leaves of this coastal plant.
shelters
ribbed mussel
Geukensia demissa
Its roots help stabilize mudflats, providing mussel habitat.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Salt Tolerant
Salt tolerant plants can withstand and grow in conditions with elevated salinity levels in the soil or water.
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.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
Keystone Species
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always stay on paths and don't pick plants without asking an adult.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is sea ox-eye?
50-100 cm
How wide does sea ox-eye spread?
50-150 cm
How big are the flowers on sea ox-eye?
2-4 cm
When does sea ox-eye bloom?
Summer to fall
Is sea ox-eye edible?
No
Is sea ox-eye toxic?
None
What is sea ox-eye's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is sea ox-eye pollinated?
Insect
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