Wall Pennywort
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Wall Pennywort
Umbilicus rupestris
Wall Pennywort is a fun plant that grows in rocky places and walls. It has round, green leaves that look like little coins and can be found in many gardens and parks.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The Wall Pennywort has distinctive, fleshy, coin-shaped leaves that are bright green, often with a reddish hue at the edges. Its leaves are succulent and attach to the stem from their center, resembling tiny umbrellas. Small, pale greenish-yellow, bell-shaped flowers grow in tall spikes.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSaxifragalesFamilyCrassulaceaeGenusUmbilicus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It can even grow upside down from cliff faces, getting moisture from dripping rocks!
Its leaves were traditionally used as cool compresses for minor burns and scrapes!
The plant gets its common name because its round leaves look like old pennies.
Wall Pennywort is sometimes called Navelwort because of the leaf's central stem attachment!
Special abilities
Ability
Wall Walker
Wall Pennywort has shallow, clinging roots that help it survive on rocky walls and cracks, defying gravity!
Ability
Water Wallet
This plant has thick, succulent leaves that store water, letting it thrive in dry, exposed places.
Ability
Leafy Umbrella
Its unique central-stemmed leaves can collect rainwater, directing it down to its roots.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-30 cm
- Spread
- 10-20 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Western honey bee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers for nectar.
eats
garden snail
Helix aspersa
Feeds on its succulent leaves.
pollinates
common drone fly
Syrphus ribesii
A common flower visitor.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
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.
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 check with an adult before touching or tasting any plant.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Wall Pennywort?
5-30 cm
How wide does Wall Pennywort spread?
10-20 cm
How big are the flowers on Wall Pennywort?
0.5-1 cm
When does Wall Pennywort bloom?
Summer
Is Wall Pennywort edible?
Yes
Is Wall Pennywort toxic?
None
What is Wall Pennywort's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Wall Pennywort pollinated?
Insect
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