Yellow Sand Verbena
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Yellow Sand Verbena
Abronia latifolia
The Yellow Sand Verbena is a bright yellow flower that grows in sandy areas. It loves the sun and attracts butterflies and bees, making it a happy sight in nature!
Habitat: Coastal areas
Appearance
The Yellow Sand Verbena has vibrant yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers clustered together, forming a cheerful mat on sandy ground. Its thick, somewhat sticky, oval leaves often appear grayish-green, helping it blend into coastal environments. It grows low and spreads wide.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderCaryophyllalesFamilyNyctaginaceaeGenusAbronia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
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Interesting facts
Its round, winged seeds are so light they can float on ocean waves to colonize new beaches!
Often called 'Beach Sand Verbena,' it's a super important plant for stabilizing fragile sand dunes!
The thick, starchy roots of Yellow Sand Verbena can be roasted and eaten like potatoes!
This plant releases a sweet, vanilla-like scent, especially strong at night, to attract moths!
Special abilities
Ability
Sand Master
Yellow Sand Verbena can spread wide, forming dense mats to anchor sandy soil and protect itself from strong coastal winds.
Ability
Sticky Shield
Its leaves have tiny hairs that make them sticky, helping to collect sand and deter hungry browsers.
Ability
Dune Dweller
It has deep roots that store water and nutrients, helping it survive dry, sandy, and salty coastal conditions.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-15 cm
- Spread
- 30-100 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to early fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Cluster Flower
Cluster flowers are inflorescences where individual flowers are arranged closely together on a common stem.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
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.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
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Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't pick flowers, so everyone can enjoy them!
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Yellow Sand Verbena?
5-15 cm
How wide does Yellow Sand Verbena spread?
30-100 cm
How big are the flowers on Yellow Sand Verbena?
0.5-1 cm
When does Yellow Sand Verbena bloom?
Late spring to early fall
Is Yellow Sand Verbena edible?
Yes
Is Yellow Sand Verbena toxic?
None
What is Yellow Sand Verbena's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Yellow Sand Verbena pollinated?
Insect
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Where to spot
Park60 sightings6 species
Washington, US
American Camp - San Juan Island National Historical Park
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Aquarium11 sightings4 species
British Columbia, CA
Jáji7em and Kw’ulh Marine Provincial Park
You might spot Yellow Sand Verbena and Barestem Biscuitroot.
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