woodland madia
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woodland madia
Anisocarpus madioides
Woodland madia is a bright yellow flower that loves to grow in sunny spots. It attracts butterflies and bees, making it a cheerful part of the forest!
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The woodland madia has bright yellow, daisy-like flowers with many thin petals and a darker yellow center. Its stems and leaves are covered in sticky glandular hairs, giving it a somewhat fuzzy, resinous appearance.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusAnisocarpus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Even though it's sticky, many different bees and flies still visit its bright yellow flowers for nectar!
Its name "Madia" comes from a Chilean word for an oily plant, a clue to its sticky feel!
The sticky hairs on its stem can trap tiny insects, like a natural flypaper!
Touch its leaves, and you might get a pleasant, pine-like scent on your fingers!
Special abilities
Ability
Sticky Defense
woodland madia has glandular hairs that create a sticky surface, helping to deter small browsing insects.
Ability
Resin Power
woodland madia can produce fragrant, resinous compounds that may protect it from pests and diseases.
Ability
Annual Rush
woodland madia can complete its life cycle quickly, allowing it to thrive in disturbed areas by producing seeds fast.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late Spring - Fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
honey bee
Apis mellifera
collecting nectar and pollen from its flowers.
pollinates
yellow-faced bumblebee
Bombus vosnesenskii
an important native pollinator for its blooms.
eaten by
mule deer
Odocoileus hemionus
browsing on its leaves and young stems.
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is woodland madia?
30-90 cm
How big are the flowers on woodland madia?
1-2 cm
When does woodland madia bloom?
Late Spring - Fall
Is woodland madia edible?
No
Is woodland madia toxic?
None
What is woodland madia's lifecycle?
Annual
How is woodland madia pollinated?
Insect
Where is woodland madia usually found?
Forests
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