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wavyleaf basketgrass

Oplismenus undulatifolius

Wavyleaf basketgrass is a fun plant with wavy leaves that can grow in many places. It likes to spread out and can be found in forests and grassy areas, making it a great plant for little explorers to discover!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The wavyleaf basketgrass has distinctive bright green leaves with wavy edges, giving it a rippled appearance. It forms a dense, low-growing carpet on the forest floor, and in late summer, it produces delicate, spike-like seed heads.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderPoalesFamilyPoaceaeGenusOplismenus
wavyleaf basketgrass
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wavyleaf basketgrass

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Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Despite being a grass, it often grows in forests, not open fields, loving the leafy shade!

It's a champion at covering ground, sometimes blanketing whole areas like a soft, green rug!

The wavy patterns on its leaves give it its special name, 'undulatifolius'!

Tiny creatures love to hide and live inside its dense, leafy cover, finding safety there!

Special abilities

Ability

Sticky Seed Slingers

Wavyleaf basketgrass has tiny, hooked seeds that hitch a ride on animals, helping it spread far and wide.

Ability

Shade Conqueror

This grass can grow well in deep shade, allowing it to thrive where many other plants struggle for sunlight.

Ability

Ground Gripper

Wavyleaf basketgrass sends out creeping stems (stolons) that root as they grow, forming a strong, spreading carpet.

Measurements & details

Height
10-40 cm
Spread
30-100 cm
Flower Size
0.2-1 cm
Bloom Season
Late summer to fall
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Wind

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is wavyleaf basketgrass?

10-40 cm

How wide does wavyleaf basketgrass spread?

30-100 cm

How big are the flowers on wavyleaf basketgrass?

0.2-1 cm

When does wavyleaf basketgrass bloom?

Late summer to fall

Is wavyleaf basketgrass edible?

No

Is wavyleaf basketgrass toxic?

None

What is wavyleaf basketgrass's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is wavyleaf basketgrass pollinated?

Wind

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