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stinknet

Oncosiphon pilulifer

Stinknet is a plant that can grow in many places. It has small yellow flowers and can smell quite strong, especially when touched! Some people find its smell a bit stinky, but it’s a part of nature.

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The stinknet has many slender, branching stems and finely dissected, fern-like leaves. Its bright yellow, ball-shaped flower heads are small, appearing individually at stem tips, making it look like tiny golden pom-poms.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusOncosiphon
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stinknet

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Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Its strong, unpleasant scent helped give it the funny name 'stinknet'!

One tiny stinknet plant can produce thousands of seeds to grow a huge family!

This plant is an invasive species, meaning it quickly takes over new lands!

Touching this plant can sometimes make your skin feel itchy or give you a small rash!

Special abilities

Ability

Stinky Shield

Stinknet can produce strong-smelling chemicals that warn away grazing animals, helping it defend itself.

Ability

Seed Sprinter

Stinknet has tiny, lightweight seeds that travel easily by wind and water, allowing it to spread quickly.

Ability

Tough Survivor

Stinknet can grow in poor soils and dry conditions, making it super adaptable and tough to remove.

Measurements & details

Height
10-60 cm
Spread
10-40 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Bloom Season
Late winter to summer
Edible
No
Toxicity
Moderate
Lifecycle
Annual
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

eats

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

Collects nectar and pollen from flowers.

eats

Domestic goat

Capra hircus

Goats can graze this plant, but it's toxic in large amounts.

eats

Stinknet weevil

Smicronyx oncolabii

Larvae feed on seeds and flowers as a biocontrol.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

If you see stinknet, it's best not to touch it too much because of its strong smell.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is stinknet?

10-60 cm

How wide does stinknet spread?

10-40 cm

How big are the flowers on stinknet?

0.5-1 cm

When does stinknet bloom?

Late winter to summer

Is stinknet edible?

No

Is stinknet toxic?

Moderate

What is stinknet's lifecycle?

Annual

How is stinknet pollinated?

Insect

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