




Tetraneuris acaulis
The Stemless Four-nerved Daisy is a cheerful yellow flower that grows close to the ground. It has four distinct veins on its petals, making it easy to spot in meadows and grasslands.
Habitat: Grasslands
The Stemless Four-nerved Daisy has bright yellow, daisy-like flowers with distinctive four veins on each ray petal. Its short stature and apparent lack of a stem make the vibrant blooms appear to emerge directly from the ground in dense clumps.





Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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It's technically not a true daisy, but part of the clever sunflower family!
Its 'stemless' name means flowers appear almost directly from the roots!
The seeds are a tiny but important food source for small birds and insects!
This tough plant can often survive in very dry, rocky soils for many years!
Stemless Four-nerved Daisy has a deep taproot that helps it survive and thrive in dry, rocky soils by reaching deep water sources.
Stemless Four-nerved Daisy grows low to the ground to protect itself from strong winds and intense sun in open, exposed habitats.
Apis mellifera
Provides nectar and pollen
Bombus pensylvanicus
Important native pollinator
Cynomys ludovicianus
Leaves are part of their diet
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't pick flowers, so they can keep growing for everyone to enjoy.
5-30 cm
10-25 cm
2-4 cm
Spring to fall
No
None
Perennial
Insect
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