White Globeflower

Trollius albiflorus

The White Globeflower is a beautiful flower with round, white petals that look like little globes! It blooms in spring and can brighten up meadows and gardens with its cheerful appearance.

Habitat: Meadows

Appearance

The White Globeflower has distinctive creamy-white, spherical flowers that appear to be solid balls, nestled among deeply lobed green leaves. Its unique, enclosed bloom structure differentiates it from most other open-faced mountain wildflowers, creating a striking visual.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRanunculalesFamilyRanunculaceaeGenusTrollius

White Globeflower

Interesting facts

It's a cousin to the common buttercup, but looks quite different!

Its globe-like flowers are mostly made of sepals, not petals!

Tiny beetles and flies sometimes stay the night inside its warm blooms.

You can often find it blooming near melting snow in the mountains.

Special abilities

White Globeflower has tight, globe-shaped flowers that protect its delicate reproductive parts from harsh mountain weather and chilly winds.

Its flower design creates a warm, sheltered chamber, attracting small flies and beetles that seek refuge and help with pollination.

White Globeflower can thrive in high-altitude, cold environments because its roots are adapted to poor soils and short growing seasons.

Measurements & details

Height: 15-60 cm
Spread: 15-30 cm
Flower Size: 2-4 cm
Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer
Edible: No
Toxicity: Mild
Lifecycle: Perennial
Pollination Method: Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Two-form Bumblebee

Bombus bifarius

Visits flowers for nectar and pollen

eaten by

Hoary Marmot

Marmota caligata

Graze on its leaves and stems in alpine areas

eaten by

Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionus

Browses on the plant's foliage

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.

Cold Hardy

Cold hardy plants are able to withstand low temperatures and freezing conditions without significant damage.

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.

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.

Wetland

This habitat trait identifies species found in wetlands, which are areas of land saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, including marshes, swamps, and bogs.