variableleaf collomia
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variableleaf collomia
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
Appearance
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.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderEricalesFamilyPolemoniaceaeGenusCollomia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
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.
Special abilities
Ability
Shape-Shifting Leaves
Variableleaf collomia has unique leaves that change shape on the same plant, helping it adapt to different light conditions.
Ability
Sticky Seed Surprise
Variableleaf collomia's seeds become sticky when wet, helping them adhere to passing animals for dispersal and germination.
Ability
Pollinator Beacon
This plant produces vibrant, clustered flowers that act as a strong visual beacon, attracting helpful insects for pollination.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to Summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Yellow-faced Bumblebee
Bombus vosnesenskii
Collects nectar and pollen from flowers.
pollinates
Red Admiral Butterfly
Vanessa atalanta
Visits flowers for nectar.
eaten by
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
Browses on young leaves and stems.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
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.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
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.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not pick flowers without asking an adult first, so we can keep nature beautiful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is variableleaf collomia?
10-60 cm
How big are the flowers on variableleaf collomia?
1-2 cm
When does variableleaf collomia bloom?
Spring to Summer
Is variableleaf collomia edible?
No
Is variableleaf collomia toxic?
None
What is variableleaf collomia's lifecycle?
Annual
How is variableleaf collomia pollinated?
Insect
Where is variableleaf collomia usually found?
Grasslands
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