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Stemless Four-nerved Daisy

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

Appearance

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.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusTetraneuris
Stemless Four-nerved Daisy
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Stemless Four-nerved Daisy

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

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!

Special abilities

Ability

Root Resilience

Stemless Four-nerved Daisy has a deep taproot that helps it survive and thrive in dry, rocky soils by reaching deep water sources.

Ability

Ground Hugger

Stemless Four-nerved Daisy grows low to the ground to protect itself from strong winds and intense sun in open, exposed habitats.

Measurements & details

Height
5-30 cm
Spread
10-25 cm
Flower Size
2-4 cm
Bloom Season
Spring to fall
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Provides nectar and pollen

pollinates

Pennsylvania Bumble Bee

Bombus pensylvanicus

Important native pollinator

eaten by

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Cynomys ludovicianus

Leaves are part of their diet

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't pick flowers, so they can keep growing for everyone to enjoy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Stemless Four-nerved Daisy?

5-30 cm

How wide does Stemless Four-nerved Daisy spread?

10-25 cm

How big are the flowers on Stemless Four-nerved Daisy?

2-4 cm

When does Stemless Four-nerved Daisy bloom?

Spring to fall

Is Stemless Four-nerved Daisy edible?

No

Is Stemless Four-nerved Daisy toxic?

None

What is Stemless Four-nerved Daisy's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Stemless Four-nerved Daisy pollinated?

Insect

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