Subalpine Fleabane
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Subalpine Fleabane
erigeron glacialis
The Subalpine Fleabane is a cheerful flower that loves to grow in cool, high-altitude areas. Its colorful blooms can brighten up even the most rocky landscapes!
Habitat: Subalpine meadows and rocky slopes in mountainous regions.
Appearance
The Subalpine Fleabane has vibrant daisy-like flowers, typically with numerous slender purple or lavender ray petals surrounding a bright yellow center. Its stems and leaves are often covered in fine hairs, giving it a slightly fuzzy appearance.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusErigeron
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Its flowers are heliotropic, slowly turning to follow the sun across the sky!
Its genus name Erigeron means 'early old man' for its early flowering and fuzzy seeds!
The 'fleabane' name comes from an old belief it repelled fleas, but it doesn't!
This tough plant grows where snow lingers, popping up quickly as ice melts!
Special abilities
Ability
High-Altitude Survivor
Subalpine Fleabane has strong roots and compact growth, helping it survive harsh winds and cold in mountains.
Ability
Fuzzy Armor
Subalpine Fleabane has tiny hairs on its leaves and stems, protecting it from intense sun and cold mountain air.
Ability
Seed Sprinter
Subalpine Fleabane produces lightweight seeds carried by wind, helping it spread to new rocky slopes.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-40 cm
- Spread
- 15-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-3 cm
- Bloom Season
- Mid-summer to early fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Western Bumblebee
Bombus occidentalis
Collects nectar and pollen, aiding in reproduction.
pollinates
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
Feeds on nectar, helping to spread pollen between flowers.
eaten by
Yellow-bellied Marmot
Marmota flaviventris
May occasionally browse on its leaves and stems.
Traits
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.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Alpine FleabaneGlacial FleabaneMountain Fleabane
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Subalpine Fleabane?
10-40 cm
How wide does Subalpine Fleabane spread?
15-30 cm
How big are the flowers on Subalpine Fleabane?
1-3 cm
When does Subalpine Fleabane bloom?
Mid-summer to early fall
Is Subalpine Fleabane edible?
No
Is Subalpine Fleabane toxic?
None
What is Subalpine Fleabane's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Subalpine Fleabane pollinated?
Insect
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