Western Wallflower
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Western Wallflower
Erysimum capitatum
The Western Wallflower is a bright yellow flower that grows in sunny places. It has a sweet smell and attracts butterflies and bees, making it a favorite among pollinators!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Western Wallflower has cheerful clusters of four-petaled flowers, typically in bright golden-yellow or vivid orange hues. These vibrant blooms stand tall on sturdy stems, emerging from a rosette of green leaves. Its striking color makes it easily noticeable in rocky, dry areas.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderBrassicalesFamilyBrassicaceaeGenusErysimum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its name comes from growing on walls and rocky cliffs!
Its tiny seeds can wait years for the perfect spot to sprout!
Some Western Wallflowers can even have purple or red flowers too!
The plant is related to cabbage and broccoli in the mustard family!
Special abilities
Ability
Drought Buster
Western Wallflower has deep roots and fuzzy leaves that help it store water and thrive in very dry, sunny places where other plants struggle.
Ability
Nectar Beacon
Western Wallflower can produce bright, fragrant flowers rich in nectar, which attracts bees and butterflies from far away to help it spread its seeds.
Ability
Cold Resilience
Western Wallflower can withstand cold temperatures and even snow, allowing it to bloom early in the spring before many other plants.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 20-80 cm
- Spread
- 15-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring and early summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
visits flowers for nectar
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen
eaten by
Cabbage White butterfly
Pieris rapae
caterpillars feed on leaves
eaten by
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
deer browse on foliage
Traits
Aromatic
Aromatic plants produce and emit fragrant volatile organic compounds, often for defense or to attract pollinators.
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.
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.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Western Wallflower?
20-80 cm
How wide does Western Wallflower spread?
15-30 cm
How big are the flowers on Western Wallflower?
1-2.5 cm
When does Western Wallflower bloom?
Spring and early summer
Is Western Wallflower edible?
Yes
Is Western Wallflower toxic?
Mild
What is Western Wallflower's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Western Wallflower pollinated?
Insect
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