spring gold
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spring gold
Crocidium multicaule
Spring gold is a bright yellow flower that blooms in early spring. Its cheerful color brings joy to gardens and fields, making it a favorite among kids and butterflies!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The spring gold has bright, solitary yellow daisy-like flowers, each with numerous slender petals surrounding a dense yellow center. These cheerful blooms sit atop delicate, leafless stems that grow from a small basal rosette of green leaves. Its vibrant color makes it stand out vividly against spring landscapes.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusCrocidium
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Each 'flower' is actually a cluster of many small flowers, a clever trick of the daisy family!
It grows so quickly that its entire life cycle, from seed to flower to seed, can happen in just a few weeks!
Its vibrant blossoms are like a welcome sign for early bees, providing their first meal of the year!
This tiny wildflower is one of the very first to paint the landscape yellow after winter snows melt!
Special abilities
Ability
Speedy Sprout
Spring gold can rapidly grow and bloom in early spring, letting it complete its life cycle before summer drought arrives.
Ability
Ephemeral Flash
Spring gold has a very short blooming period, helping it quickly set seeds before larger, competing plants take over.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
Provides early-season nectar and pollen
pollinates
Mixed bumblebee
Bombus mixtus
Important nectar source for queen bumblebees
pollinates
Common drone fly
Syrphus ribesii
Adults feed on pollen and nectar
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
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.
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.
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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Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't pick flowers unless you have permission.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is spring gold?
5-30 cm
How big are the flowers on spring gold?
1-2 cm
When does spring gold bloom?
Spring
Is spring gold edible?
No
Is spring gold toxic?
None
What is spring gold's lifecycle?
Annual
How is spring gold pollinated?
Insect
Where is spring gold usually found?
Grasslands
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