Balm Of Gilead
探検植物
Balm Of Gilead
cedronella canariensis
The Balm of Gilead (Cedronella canariensis) is an aromatic, perennial herbaceous shrub native to the Macaronesian islands, including the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores. Belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae), this plant is highly prized for its incredibly fragrant foliage, which releases a potent and complex aroma of cedar, camphor, lemon, and mint when brushed or crushed. It grows as an upright bush with soft, trifoliate leaves and produces lovely terminal spikes of pale pink, lilac, or white tubular flowers.
生息地: Found in damp, shaded ravines, clearing edges of laurel forests, and montane woodlands of Macaronesia.
外見
This bushy perennial typically stands between 100 and 150 centimeters tall, sporting light green, three-parted (trifoliate) leaves with serrated margins. The stems are square, characteristic of the mint family, and are covered in fine, soft hairs. During the summer blooming period, it produces dense, showy, elongated clusters of small, tubular flowers that range in color from pale pink and lavender to near-white, drawing a multitude of beneficial insect pollinators.
界Plantae門Tracheophyta綱Magnoliopsida目Lamiales科Lamiaceae属Cedronella
カテゴリ
植物レア度
Common
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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おもしろい事実
Despite being called the 'Balm of Gilead', it is completely unrelated to the historical, biblical Balm of Gilead, which comes from trees in the Burseraceae family.
In traditional Macaronesian herbal medicine, the leaves were dried and brewed into a soothing tea used to alleviate congestion and digestive discomfort.
The generic name 'Cedronella' translates to 'little cedar', a direct nod to the cedar-wood undertones found in its strongly scented leaves.
特殊能力
能力
Aromatic Herbivore Defense
Produces a high concentration of essential oils in its leaves, emitting a strong camphor and lemon scent that deters grazing herbivores and destructive pests.
能力
Pollinator Magnetism
Generates copious amounts of nectar in its tubular flowers to specifically attract long-tongued bees and butterflies for highly efficient pollination.
能力
Rapid Re-sprouting
Utilizes a robust woody rootstock to quickly sprout new stems and foliage after physical damage or seasonal droughts.
サイズと詳細
- 長さ
- 100-150 cm
- 体重
- 1-5 kg
- 寿命
- 3-10 年
- 抱卵期間
- 14-30 日
食性と食事
As an autotrophic plant, it produces its own energy and nutrients through photosynthesis, using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.
主な食物
- Sunlight
- Carbon Dioxide
- Water
- Soil Nutrients
生態系とのつながり
mutualism
Canary Island Bumblebee
Bombus canariensis
Provides nectar to this native pollinator in the Canary Islands.
mutualism
Canary Brimstone
Gonepteryx cleobule
Attracts this butterfly for pollination as it feeds on floral nectar.
parasite
Green Peach Aphid
Myzus persicae
Sapsucking insects that occasionally feed on the plant juices of its stems.
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安全性
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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よくある質問
Balm Of Gileadを見分けるには？
Balm Of Gileadを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。
Balm Of Gileadの長さは何ですか？
100-150 cm
Balm Of Gileadの体重は何ですか？
1-5 kg
Balm Of Gileadの寿命は何ですか？
3-10 年
Balm Of Gileadは何を食べますか？
As an autotrophic plant, it produces its own energy and nutrients through photosynthesis, using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.
Balm Of Gileadは通常どこに生息していますか？
Found in damp, shaded ravines, clearing edges of laurel forests, and montane woodlands of Macaronesia.
Balm Of Gileadの抱卵期間は何ですか？
14-30 日
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