



Collomia heterophylla
The variableleaf collomia is a pretty flower with unique, colorful petals. It loves to grow in sunny places and can be found in meadows and along roadsides.
Habitat: Grasslands
The variableleaf collomia has slender stems topped with clusters of small, trumpet-shaped flowers, often appearing in shades of pink, purple, or white. Its distinguishing feature is its leaves, which can vary greatly in shape on a single plant, from broad and toothed at the base to narrow and untoothed higher up.




Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
3
Each tiny flower has five petals joined into a tube.
It belongs to the same plant family as garden phlox!
Its scientific name 'heterophylla' means 'different leaves'.
You can often spot it growing in sunny, disturbed soil.
Variableleaf collomia has unique leaves that change shape on the same plant, helping it adapt to different light conditions.
Variableleaf collomia's seeds become sticky when wet, helping them adhere to passing animals for dispersal and germination.
This plant produces vibrant, clustered flowers that act as a strong visual beacon, attracting helpful insects for pollination.
Bombus vosnesenskii
Collects nectar and pollen from flowers.
Vanessa atalanta
Visits flowers for nectar.

Odocoileus hemionus
Browses on young leaves and stems.
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not pick flowers without asking an adult first, so we can keep nature beautiful.
The easiest way to identify variableleaf collomia is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
10-60 cm
1-2 cm
Spring to Summer
No
None
Annual
Insect
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May 28, 2026
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