White Asphodel
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White Asphodel
Asphodelus albus
The White Asphodel is a beautiful flower with tall spikes and white blooms. It grows in sunny places and can be found in fields and meadows, making them a lovely sight in nature.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The White Asphodel has a tall, unbranched stem crowned with a spike of many star-shaped white flowers. Each delicate petal features a distinct brownish-purple central stripe. Its long, sword-like leaves emerge directly from the base.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderAsparagalesFamilyAsphodelaceaeGenusAsphodelus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
In ancient myths, this ghostly white flower was believed to carpet the fields of the Underworld for heroes.
It can grow in really dry, rocky places where many other plants struggle to live and thrive.
Its roots grow into plump tubers, like tiny underground energy snacks that helped ancient people survive!
The plant's name, 'Asphodelus,' might mean 'royal scepter' because of its tall, majestic flower stalk!
Special abilities
Ability
Pollinator Beacon
Its striking white flowers with contrasting petal stripes act as a clear visual guide for hungry insects to find its nectar.
Ability
Seed Spreader
This plant produces numerous seeds that can be dispersed by wind or small animals, helping new plants grow far away.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 60-120 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-4 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to early summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen
pollinates
Buff-tailed bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
visits flowers for nectar
pollinates
Hoverfly
Melanostoma scalare
larvae are aphid predators, adults pollinate
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.
Medicinal
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
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.
Ancient Lineage
This trait signifies organisms belonging to a very old evolutionary group with ancestors dating back millions of years.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch flowers without asking an adult.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is White Asphodel?
60-120 cm
How wide does White Asphodel spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on White Asphodel?
2-4 cm
When does White Asphodel bloom?
Spring to early summer
Is White Asphodel edible?
No
Is White Asphodel toxic?
Mild
What is White Asphodel's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is White Asphodel pollinated?
Insect
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