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Yellow Fumitory
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Yellow Fumitory
Pseudofumaria lutea
The Yellow Fumitory is a beautiful flower with bright yellow petals. It grows in gardens and fields, adding a splash of color to nature. These flowers are loved by bees and butterflies!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Yellow Fumitory has bright, tubular yellow flowers and delicate, fern-like blue-green leaves, forming dense clumps. Its striking color and unique foliage make it visually distinct, often found growing in rocky crevices.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRanunculalesFamilyPapaveraceaeGenusPseudofumaria
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It's not a true fumitory but a close relative, known for its bright yellow blooms!
Its tiny seeds have a yummy treat called an elaiosome that ants love to carry away!
Originally from southern Europe, it's now found in many cool new places worldwide!
This plant loves to grow in rocky places, even on old castle walls!
Special abilities
Ability
Crevice Conqueror
Yellow Fumitory can root in tiny cracks in walls and rocks, helping it survive where other plants can't.
Ability
Long Bloomer
It has a super long flowering season from spring to fall, helping it attract many pollinators over months.
Ability
Shade Seeker
Yellow Fumitory can thrive in shady spots, letting it grow where sunlight is scarce for other plants.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 15-30 cm
- Spread
- 30-45 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to autumn
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Western honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen
depends on
Red wood ant
Formica rufa
disperses seeds with elaiosomes
eaten by
Black slug
Arion ater
occasionally munches on leaves
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Biennial
Biennial plants complete their life cycle over two growing seasons, typically forming foliage in the first year and flowering/seeding in the second.
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.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
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.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch flowers unless an adult says it's okay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Yellow Fumitory?
15-30 cm
How wide does Yellow Fumitory spread?
30-45 cm
How big are the flowers on Yellow Fumitory?
1-2 cm
When does Yellow Fumitory bloom?
Spring to autumn
Is Yellow Fumitory edible?
No
Is Yellow Fumitory toxic?
Mild
What is Yellow Fumitory's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Yellow Fumitory pollinated?
Insect
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