straggler daisy
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straggler daisy
Calyptocarpus vialis
Straggler daisies are cheerful little flowers that often grow in groups. They have bright yellow petals and can be found blooming along sidewalks and in gardens.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The straggler daisy is a low-growing plant with dark green, often heart-shaped leaves that spread along the ground. It has tiny, bright yellow, sunflower-like flowers with 4-8 short petals, emerging singly from leaf axils. Its small size and creeping habit make it blend easily into lawns.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusCalyptocarpus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It's sometimes called 'lawn flower' because it pops up so commonly in grassy areas!
Its tiny flowers open in the sunshine, looking like miniature versions of big sunflowers!
Straggler daisies are super tough and can even survive being mowed in your lawn.
The plant's scientific name 'vialis' means 'of roads,' reflecting where it often grows.
Special abilities
Ability
Carpet Creator
Straggler daisy can quickly spread its stems to form a dense green mat, helping it cover ground and outcompete other plants.
Ability
Endless Bloomer
Straggler daisy has tiny yellow flowers that can bloom almost continuously, ensuring it always attracts pollinators and produces seeds.
Ability
Seed Hitchhiker
Straggler daisy seeds have tiny hooks that allow them to attach to fur or clothes, hitching rides to new locations.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-15 cm
- Spread
- 30-90 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Year-round
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
visits small yellow flowers for nectar and pollen
pollinates
Common hoverfly
Syrphus ribesii
attracted to its simple flower structure for nectar
eaten by
Cattle
Bos taurus
grazed by livestock in pastures
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Cluster Flower
Cluster flowers are inflorescences where individual flowers are arranged closely together on a common stem.
Everblooming
Everblooming plants produce flowers continuously or in repeated flushes over a long period.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't pick flowers in parks to help them grow.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is straggler daisy?
5-15 cm
How wide does straggler daisy spread?
30-90 cm
How big are the flowers on straggler daisy?
0.5-1 cm
When does straggler daisy bloom?
Year-round
Is straggler daisy edible?
No
Is straggler daisy toxic?
None
What is straggler daisy's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is straggler daisy pollinated?
Insect
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