Tujunga bushmallow
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Tujunga bushmallow
Malacothamnus davidsonii
The Tujunga bushmallow is a lovely shrub with soft, fuzzy leaves and pretty yellow flowers. It grows in sunny places and is a great home for butterflies and bees!
Habitat: Coastal areas
Appearance
The Tujunga bushmallow has soft, gray-green leaves covered in tiny star-shaped hairs. Its charming, rose-pink to lavender-pink cup-shaped flowers bloom in clusters, making it stand out against other green shrubs.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMalvalesFamilyMalvaceaeGenusMalacothamnus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It helps stop dirt from washing away on hillsides, protecting the land from erosion!
It's related to cotton plants, okra, and even beautiful hibiscus flowers!
The 'bushmallow' name comes from its fuzzy leaves, which feel soft like marshmallows!
This tough plant can live for many years, growing stronger after each bloom season!
Special abilities
Ability
Drought Shield
Tujunga bushmallow has fuzzy leaves that trap moisture, helping it survive long, dry periods in its sunny, arid habitat.
Ability
Fire Responder
Tujunga bushmallow can regrow from its root crown after wildfires, an amazing way to recover and thrive in fire-prone areas.
Ability
Pollinator Magnet
Tujunga bushmallow produces sweet nectar that attracts native bees and butterflies, ensuring its flowers are pollinated.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 90-300 cm
- Spread
- 90-250 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late Spring to early Summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Yellow-faced bumblebee
Bombus vosnesenskii
visits flowers for nectar and pollen
pollinates
Painted Lady butterfly
Vanessa cardui
sips nectar from its blossoms
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
gathers nectar and pollen from flowers
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
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.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
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.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Tujunga bushmallow?
90-300 cm
How wide does Tujunga bushmallow spread?
90-250 cm
How big are the flowers on Tujunga bushmallow?
1-2.5 cm
When does Tujunga bushmallow bloom?
Late Spring to early Summer
Is Tujunga bushmallow edible?
No
Is Tujunga bushmallow toxic?
None
What is Tujunga bushmallow's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Tujunga bushmallow pollinated?
Insect
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