Wing-Leaf Monkeyflower
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Wing-Leaf Monkeyflower
erythranthe ptilota
The Wing-Leaf Monkeyflower has beautiful, wing-like leaves that look like they are ready to take off! It blooms with bright, cheerful flowers that attract lots of friendly pollinators.
Habitat: Wet meadows and stream banks.
Appearance
The Wing-Leaf Monkeyflower has unique square stems with prominent 'wings' or ridges, supporting vibrant yellow, snapdragon-like flowers, often with reddish spots. Its bright blooms are contrasted by its lance-shaped green leaves, creating a distinctive wetland appearance.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyPhrymaceaeGenusErythranthe
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Each tiny flower can create hundreds of even tinier seeds, ready to float away and find new homes!
Its square stems have cool 'wings' that aren't just for show—they help the plant stand strong!
Look closely! Some people think the flower's shape looks exactly like a monkey's happy, smiling face!
This plant is a water-lover, often growing with its 'feet' soaking wet in shallow streams or ditches!
Special abilities
Ability
Water-Wicking Stems
Wing-Leaf Monkeyflower has unique winged stems that help channel rainwater down to its roots, making the most of moisture in its wet habitats.
Ability
Wetland Wonder
Wing-Leaf Monkeyflower can thrive in waterlogged soils due to specialized roots, allowing it to colonize soggy areas where other plants can't survive.
Ability
Pollinator Magnet
Wing-Leaf Monkeyflower's bright yellow, tubular flowers are perfectly shaped to attract specific bee pollinators, ensuring successful reproduction.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-3 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer-fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen
pollinates
Common eastern bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
an important native pollinator
eaten by
White-tailed deer
Odocoileus virginianus
occasionally browses its leaves
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Winged Flower
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Wing-Leaf Monkeyflower?
30-90 cm
How wide does Wing-Leaf Monkeyflower spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Wing-Leaf Monkeyflower?
2-3 cm
When does Wing-Leaf Monkeyflower bloom?
Summer-fall
Is Wing-Leaf Monkeyflower edible?
No
Is Wing-Leaf Monkeyflower toxic?
None
What is Wing-Leaf Monkeyflower's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Wing-Leaf Monkeyflower pollinated?
Insect
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