summer-cypress
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summer-cypress
Bassia scoparia
Summer cypress is a fun plant that looks like a fluffy green cloud! It grows tall and can change colors, making it a pretty sight in gardens and fields during summer.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The summer-cypress is a densely branched, oval-shaped annual plant, often growing 1-2 meters tall. Its small, soft, narrow leaves are typically bright green, turning vibrant shades of red, purple, or yellow in autumn, making it resemble a miniature conifer.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderCaryophyllalesFamilyAmaranthaceaeGenusBassia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
1
Interesting facts
It's sometimes called "burning bush" because of its fiery red fall color!
Its bushy shape makes it look like a mini evergreen tree, but it's an annual!
This plant is used in Japan to create beautiful, living green sculptures!
Tiny summer-cypress seeds can stay alive in the soil for many years!
Special abilities
Ability
Heat Shield
Summer-cypress can thrive in dry conditions thanks to its efficient water use, helping it survive hot, arid places.
Ability
Autumn Glow
Summer-cypress has leaves that change from green to brilliant red or purple, helping it signal maturity and prepare for seed dispersal.
Ability
Speedy Sprout
Summer-cypress can grow quickly from seed, allowing it to outcompete other plants for sunlight and resources.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 50-200 cm
- Spread
- 30-100 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late summer to early fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Wind
Ecological connections
eaten by
Cattle
Bos taurus
often grazed by cattle in pastures
eaten by
White-tailed deer
Odocoileus virginianus
browsed by deer, especially when young
parasitizes
Powdery mildew
Erysiphe cichoracearum
causes powdery mildew disease
Traits
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Salt Tolerant
Salt tolerant plants can withstand and grow in conditions with elevated salinity levels in the soil or water.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Fall Color
Fall color refers to the seasonal change in foliage pigmentation, primarily in deciduous plants, displaying vibrant hues.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Also known as
Kochia
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch plants unless a grown-up says it's okay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify summer-cypress?
The easiest way to identify summer-cypress is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How tall is summer-cypress?
50-200 cm
How wide does summer-cypress spread?
30-100 cm
When does summer-cypress bloom?
Late summer to early fall
Is summer-cypress edible?
No
Is summer-cypress toxic?
None
What is summer-cypress's lifecycle?
Annual
How is summer-cypress pollinated?
Wind
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