Giant Coreopsis

leptosyne gigantea

The Giant Coreopsis (Leptosyne gigantea) is a spectacular and iconic perennial plant native to the coastal regions of central and southern California, including the Channel Islands. This fascinating species stands out for its unique woody, succulent trunk, which gives it a tree-like appearance, a stark contrast to many of its herbaceous relatives in the sunflower family. Thriving in challenging coastal environments, it is a master of drought adaptation, shedding its fern-like leaves during the dry summer months and bursting into a vibrant display of yellow flowers after winter rains. Its imposing stature and brilliant floral show make it a distinctive feature of the California landscape, attracting numerous pollinators and serving as a testament to the resilience of native flora.

生息地: Found in dry, exposed coastal habitats such as bluffs, hillsides, and chaparral, often in full sun.

外見

The Giant Coreopsis is easily identifiable by its stout, fleshy, unbranched trunk that can grow up to 210 cm tall, topped with a rosette of finely divided, fern-like green leaves. During its blooming season, typically spring, the trunk branches at the top to produce numerous large, bright yellow, daisy-like flowers, each measuring 5-10 cm in diameter, creating a striking crown of color. The succulent stem often appears woody and brown at the base, gradually becoming greener towards the top where the leaves and flowers emerge.

界Plantae門Tracheophyta綱Magnoliopsida目Asterales科Asteraceae属Leptosyne

Giant Coreopsis

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

During the dry summer months, this plant goes completely dormant, shedding all its leaves and appearing as a bare stick, only to burst back to life with the winter rains.

It is endemic to a very specific and narrow coastal strip of California, making it a true regional specialist.

The Giant Coreopsis is often called a 'tree sunflower' due to its woody stem and large, cheerful yellow flowers, despite being a member of the daisy family.

特殊能力

The Giant Coreopsis sheds its leaves during the prolonged dry season to significantly reduce water loss through transpiration, allowing it to survive arid conditions. New leaves emerge with the onset of winter rains.

Its thick, succulent stems are adapted to store substantial amounts of water, providing a vital reserve during extended periods of drought in its native coastal habitat.

This plant is highly tolerant of the harsh coastal environment, including strong winds, salty air, and nutrient-poor soils, showcasing its resilience in extreme conditions.

サイズと詳細

長さ: 60-210 cm
体重: 5-30 kg
寿命: 5-30 年

食性と食事

As a photosynthetic plant, the Giant Coreopsis produces its own food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide. It absorbs essential nutrients from the soil.

主な食物

Sunlight
Water
Carbon Dioxide
Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Potassium

採餌方法

Photosynthesis

生態系とのつながり

mutualism

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Pollination

mutualism

Painted Lady Butterfly

Vanessa cardui

Pollination

eaten by

Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionus

Herbivory

mutualism

California Sagebrush

Artemisia californica

Habitat association

特徴

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別名

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コレクション

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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

Giant Coreopsisを見分けるには？

Giant Coreopsis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。

Giant Coreopsisの長さは何ですか？

60-210 cm

Giant Coreopsisの体重は何ですか？

5-30 kg

Giant Coreopsisの寿命は何ですか？

5-30 年

Giant Coreopsisは何を食べますか？

As a photosynthetic plant, the Giant Coreopsis produces its own food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide. It absorbs essential nutrients from the soil.

Giant Coreopsisは通常どこに生息していますか？

Found in dry, exposed coastal habitats such as bluffs, hillsides, and chaparral, often in full sun.

Giant Coreopsisはどのように狩りをしますか？

Photosynthesis