Smooth Rupturewort
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Smooth Rupturewort
Herniaria glabra
Smooth Rupturewort is a small, green plant that grows close to the ground. It has tiny leaves and can often be found in grassy areas, making it a friendly little plant to spot during outdoor adventures!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Smooth Rupturewort is a low-growing, mat-forming plant with many branched stems covered in tiny, smooth, bright green leaves. Its inconspicuous green or yellowish-green flowers are so small they are easily missed, blending into its dense foliage.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderCaryophyllalesFamilyCaryophyllaceaeGenusHerniaria
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Despite its tiny size, it forms a dense carpet protecting the soil.
It loves growing in sunny, open spots, even in cracks in pavements!
Its funny name comes from old beliefs it could 'rupture' kidney stones!
The flowers are smaller than a pencil tip, often unnoticed by people!
Special abilities
Ability
Ground Hugger
Smooth Rupturewort can grow incredibly low to the ground, which helps it survive being stepped on and thrive in compacted soils.
Ability
Rocky Rescuer
Smooth Rupturewort has tough roots that help it grow in poor, sandy, or rocky soils where other plants struggle to find nutrients.
Ability
Tiny Seed Traveler
Smooth Rupturewort produces many tiny seeds that can easily be carried by wind or stick to animals, helping it spread far and wide.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-15 cm
- Spread
- 20-50 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.1-0.2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
Visits tiny flowers for nectar.
eaten by
Garden snail
Helix aspersa
Snails and slugs graze on its leaves.
symbiotic with
Black garden ant
Lasius niger
Ants may aid in seed dispersal.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Grass-Like
Grass-like plants are herbaceous plants that visually resemble true grasses, typically having long, narrow leaves.
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.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always explore plants with an adult and never eat anything you find outside without checking first.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Smooth Rupturewort?
5-15 cm
How wide does Smooth Rupturewort spread?
20-50 cm
How big are the flowers on Smooth Rupturewort?
0.1-0.2 cm
When does Smooth Rupturewort bloom?
Summer
Is Smooth Rupturewort edible?
No
Is Smooth Rupturewort toxic?
None
What is Smooth Rupturewort's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Smooth Rupturewort pollinated?
Insect
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