Yellow Oxeye
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Yellow Oxeye
Telekia speciosa
The Yellow Oxeye is a bright, cheerful flower that loves to grow in sunny places. Its big yellow petals look like sunshine and attract lots of happy bees and butterflies!
Habitat: Meadows
Appearance
The Yellow Oxeye has large, bright yellow, daisy-like flowers, often with slightly drooping ray petals, atop tall, sturdy stems. Its broad, deeply lobed leaves form a lush green clump at the base. It stands out with its cheerful, sunny appearance.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusTelekia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
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Interesting facts
Despite its size, this flower can quickly colonize new areas, spreading its cheerful yellow everywhere!
Each stem can hold many flowers, creating a magnificent display of yellow in summer!
Historically, some cultures believed carrying this flower brought good luck and fortune.
Its scientific name, Telekia speciosa, means 'magnificent' or 'showy', truly describing its impressive bloom.
Special abilities
Ability
Sunshine Magnet
Yellow Oxeye has huge, bright yellow flowers that act like a beacon to attract many different insect pollinators.
Ability
Giant Leaf Power
Yellow Oxeye can grow very large, hairy basal leaves to capture lots of sunlight for energy.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 60-150 cm
- Spread
- 60-90 cm
- Flower Size
- 5-10 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to early fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar and pollen from its flowers.
pollinates
Buff-tailed Bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
Actively visits flowers for nectar and pollen.
eaten by
Black Slug
Arion ater
Can sometimes munch on its tender leaves.
Traits
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.
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
No aliases listed yet.
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't pick flowers unless an adult says it's okay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Yellow Oxeye?
60-150 cm
How wide does Yellow Oxeye spread?
60-90 cm
How big are the flowers on Yellow Oxeye?
5-10 cm
When does Yellow Oxeye bloom?
Summer to early fall
Is Yellow Oxeye edible?
No
Is Yellow Oxeye toxic?
None
What is Yellow Oxeye's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Yellow Oxeye pollinated?
Insect
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