Yellow Alder
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Yellow Alder
turnera ulmifolia
The Yellow Alder is a bright and cheerful flower that loves to soak up the sun! Its beautiful yellow blooms attract butterflies and bees, making it a fun plant to spot in gardens.
Habitat: Yellow Alders thrive in warm, tropical areas, often found in gardens and along roadsides.
Appearance
The Yellow Alder is a compact shrub featuring vibrant yellow, five-petaled flowers, often with a dark central eye. Its serrated, oval leaves are bright green and slightly fuzzy, providing a lovely contrast to the cheerful blooms.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMalpighialesFamilyTurneraceaeGenusTurnera
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Each bright yellow flower opens in the morning and closes by late afternoon!
Its scientific name, Turnera ulmifolia, means "elm-leaved" because of its similar leaves!
Look closely! Tiny glands on its stems can feed ants, attracting their protection.
Some believe its leaves brewed into tea can help soothe upset tummies.
Special abilities
Ability
Desert Survivor
Yellow Alder has a strong root system that helps it withstand dry conditions and flourish in sunny, less watered areas.
Ability
Pollinator Magnet
Yellow Alder creates sweet nectar and vibrant petals to constantly lure in insects like bees and butterflies.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 50-150 cm
- Spread
- 40-100 cm
- Flower Size
- 3-5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Year-round in warm climates
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar and pollen from its bright flowers.
pollinates
Monarch Butterfly
Danaus plexippus
Visits its cheerful blooms for a sweet nectar treat.
shelters
Silky Ant
Formica fusca
Attracted to extrafloral nectaries, protecting the plant.
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
Buttercup TreeGolden Alder
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Yellow Alder?
50-150 cm
How wide does Yellow Alder spread?
40-100 cm
How big are the flowers on Yellow Alder?
3-5 cm
When does Yellow Alder bloom?
Year-round in warm climates
Is Yellow Alder edible?
No
Is Yellow Alder toxic?
None
What is Yellow Alder's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Yellow Alder pollinated?
Insect
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