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turkey tangle frogfruit
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turkey tangle frogfruit
Phyla nodiflora
Turkey tangle frogfruit is a small, low-growing plant with tiny flowers. It loves to grow in sunny spots and can often be found in gardens and fields.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The turkey tangle frogfruit is a low-growing plant with creeping stems that form a dense mat of small, slightly toothed green leaves. It produces tiny, clustered flowers, typically white to pale lavender, with a yellow center, making them appear like miniature pom-poms.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyVerbenaceaeGenusPhyla
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
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Interesting facts
Its tiny flowers are actually a bunch of even tinier flowers packed together!
Some folks call it "matchweed" because its flower stalks look like matchsticks!
This plant is super tough and can even grow where people often walk!
You can munch on its leaves, which have a surprising peppery flavor!
Special abilities
Ability
Soil Gripper
Turkey tangle frogfruit spreads roots from its stems, forming a dense mat that helps hold soil in place, preventing erosion.
Ability
Drought Survivor
Turkey tangle frogfruit has tough leaves that conserve water, helping it survive long dry periods when others wilt.
Ability
Pollinator Party Host
Turkey tangle frogfruit produces nectar-rich flowers that attract busy bees and butterflies, providing them with a vital food source.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 2-15 cm
- Spread
- 30-90 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.3-0.8 cm
- Bloom Season
- Year-round
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen from flowers
pollinates
Monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
sips nectar from the small white flowers
pollinates
Common eastern bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
visits flowers for nectar and transfers pollen
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Groundcover
Groundcover plants are low-growing vegetation that spreads horizontally to cover the ground, often suppressing weeds and preventing soil erosion.
Medicinal
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always wash your hands after touching plants, just to be safe!
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is turkey tangle frogfruit?
2-15 cm
How wide does turkey tangle frogfruit spread?
30-90 cm
How big are the flowers on turkey tangle frogfruit?
0.3-0.8 cm
When does turkey tangle frogfruit bloom?
Year-round
Is turkey tangle frogfruit edible?
Yes
Is turkey tangle frogfruit toxic?
None
What is turkey tangle frogfruit's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is turkey tangle frogfruit pollinated?
Insect
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