trailing fuzzy-bean
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trailing fuzzy-bean
Strophostyles helvola
Trailing fuzzy-bean is a fun plant with soft, fuzzy pods that kids love to explore. It grows along the ground and can be found in many places, making it a great plant to discover during outdoor adventures.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The trailing fuzzy-bean is a low-growing plant with slender, hairy stems that spread along the ground. It has trifoliate leaves and small, pea-like flowers, typically purplish-pink to cream, followed by distinctly fuzzy, cylindrical seed pods.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFabalesFamilyFabaceaeGenusStrophostyles
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its scientific name, Strophostyles, means "twisted style" for its unique flower parts!
Its seeds can stay viable in the soil for a very long time, waiting for perfect conditions!
The seeds are sometimes carried long distances by hungry birds or small foraging mammals!
This plant is a member of the pea family, even though its beans are not for eating!
Special abilities
Ability
Nitrogen Fixer
The trailing fuzzy-bean has special root nodules that help it pull nitrogen from the air, making its own food!
Ability
Spreading Growth
The trailing fuzzy-bean can spread widely across the ground, helping it cover more space and find sunlight to thrive.
Ability
Fuzzy Seed Pods
The trailing fuzzy-bean has distinctly fuzzy seed pods that may deter some predators and aid in seed dispersal.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-30 cm
- Spread
- 50-200 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-1.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer-fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
symbiotic with
Rhizobium bacteria
Rhizobium leguminosarum
Helps fix nitrogen in the soil for the plant
pollinates
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
Visits flowers to collect nectar and pollen
eaten by
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
Forages on the leaves and stems of the plant
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Nitrogen Fixing
Describes organisms capable of converting atmospheric nitrogen into compounds usable by plants.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
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
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't eat plants unless you're sure they're safe!
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is trailing fuzzy-bean?
10-30 cm
How wide does trailing fuzzy-bean spread?
50-200 cm
How big are the flowers on trailing fuzzy-bean?
1-1.5 cm
When does trailing fuzzy-bean bloom?
Summer-fall
Is trailing fuzzy-bean edible?
No
Is trailing fuzzy-bean toxic?
None
What is trailing fuzzy-bean's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is trailing fuzzy-bean pollinated?
Insect
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