Caterpillar Scorpionweed
探検植物
Caterpillar Scorpionweed
phacelia cicutaria
Caterpillar Scorpionweed is an annual herb native to the dry, rocky slopes and chaparral of California, Nevada, and Baja California. Belonging to the borage family, this resilient wildflower is known for its dramatic coiled inflorescences that gradually unfurl as they bloom, presenting a striking visual in spring. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, it plays a critical ecological role as an early-successional species, often blanketing landscapes recently cleared by wildfires. It provides vital nectar for native bees and other pollinators during the spring bloom. However, hikers should admire this plant from a distance, as it is covered in glandular hairs that exude an irritating oil capable of causing severe contact dermatitis.
生息地: Typically found on dry, rocky or gravelly slopes, in chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and open oak woodlands.
外見
This erect annual herb typically grows between 10 and 100 cm tall, featuring highly divided, fern-like leaves that resemble wild celery. Its most distinguishing feature is the scorpioid cymes—coiled flower clusters that look remarkably like fuzzy caterpillars or scorpions' tails. The small, bell-shaped flowers range in color from yellowish-white to pale lavender or blue, each showcasing long, prominent stamens that protrude far past the petals. The entire plant, including the stems and leaves, is densely covered in stiff, sticky, glandular hairs.
界Plantae門Tracheophyta綱Magnoliopsida目Boraginales科Boraginaceae属Phacelia
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
Its seeds are highly fire-tolerant, allowing the species to quickly dominate and stabilize slopes after a wildfire has cleared other vegetation.
The common name 'Scorpionweed' refers to the curled flower head's striking resemblance to the curled tail of a scorpion.
The skin reaction caused by touching this plant is so similar to poison oak that it is frequently misidentified by hikers experiencing the rash.
特殊能力
能力
Scorpioid Unfurling
The flower clusters are tightly coiled and slowly unfurl over time, ensuring a prolonged blooming period that maximizes pollination opportunities.
能力
Chemical Deterrent
Glandular hairs secrete sticky, irritating oils containing compounds that deter herbivores and can cause allergic contact dermatitis in humans.
能力
Fire-Responsive Germination
Its seeds possess a tough outer coat that can remain dormant in the soil for years, germinating rapidly in response to the heat and ash of wildfires.
サイズと詳細
- 長さ
- 10+ cm
- 寿命
- 1+ 年
食性と食事
As a photoautotroph, Caterpillar Scorpionweed produces its own organic compounds using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water through photosynthesis.
主な食物
- Sunlight
- Carbon dioxide
- Water
- Soil minerals
採餌方法
- Photosynthesis
生態系とのつながり
mutualism
Yellow-faced Bumblebee
Bombus vosnesenskii
Pollinates the flowers while foraging for nectar and pollen.
mutualism
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers during spring blooms to collect nectar.
eaten by
Desert Cottontail
Sylvilagus audubonii
Occasionally browses on young shoots before the irritating glandular hairs fully develop.
特徴
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安全性
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
まだ特別な安全上の注意はありません。
よくある質問
Caterpillar Scorpionweedを見分けるには？
Caterpillar Scorpionweed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。
Caterpillar Scorpionweedの長さは何ですか？
10+ cm
Caterpillar Scorpionweedの寿命は何ですか？
1+ 年
Caterpillar Scorpionweedは何を食べますか？
As a photoautotroph, Caterpillar Scorpionweed produces its own organic compounds using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water through photosynthesis.
Caterpillar Scorpionweedは通常どこに生息していますか？
Typically found on dry, rocky or gravelly slopes, in chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and open oak woodlands.
Caterpillar Scorpionweedはどのように狩りをしますか？
Photosynthesis
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