Island Mallow
探検植物
Island Mallow
malva assurgentiflora
The Island Mallow is an exceptionally beautiful, fast-growing evergreen shrub or small tree native strictly to the Channel Islands of southern California. It stands out in its native coastal scrub community with its large, maple-like leaves and showy, hibiscus-like blossoms. Historically, these plants faced severe pressure from invasive herbivores, but they have made a remarkable comeback thanks to concerted conservation and island restoration efforts.
生息地: Found on coastal bluffs, wind-swept cliffs, and sandy canyon slopes of the California Channel Islands.
外見
Growing up to 4 meters tall, this upright shrub features palmately lobed, bright green leaves that feel slightly fuzzy to the touch. The most striking visual features are its five-petaled flowers, which measure 5 to 7 centimeters across and display a vibrant rose-pink to deep magenta color with prominent dark purple veins radiating from a central stamen column.
界Plantae門Tracheophyta綱Magnoliopsida目Malvales科Malvaceae属Malva
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 its highly restricted native island range, it has been successfully cultivated in Mediterranean climates worldwide.
Early California mainland ranchers planted this hardy species as an effective, salt-tolerant windbreak for coastal agricultural fields.
The dark purple stripes on the petals act as nectar guides, directing pollinating insects straight to the center of the flower.
特殊能力
能力
Salt Spray Resilience
Highly adapted to harsh maritime winds, it can survive direct and heavy exposure to ocean salt spray that would desiccate other plants.
能力
Rapid Coastal Growth
It can grow several meters in a single year from seed, allowing it to rapidly colonize open spaces and stabilize vulnerable coastal soils.
能力
Year-Round Flowering
With access to moderate coastal moisture, it can produce blossoms during almost every month of the year to attract pollinators.
サイズと詳細
- 長さ
- 150-400 cm
- 寿命
- 10-25 年
- 抱卵期間
- 14-30 日
食性と食事
This plant utilizes photosynthesis to generate energy from sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water.
主な食物
- Sunlight
- Water
- Carbon dioxide
- Soil nutrients
生態系とのつながり
mutualism
Allen's Hummingbird
Selasphorus sasin
Feeds on nectar and acts as one of the primary avian pollinators for the species.
eaten by
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
The leaves and stems of this mallow serve as host tissue for the caterpillars of this widespread butterfly.
mutualism
Island Fox
Urocyon littoralis
Utilizes the dense canopy of the mature shrub for hunting cover and shelter from predators.
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
Island Mallowを見分けるには？
Island Mallow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。
Island Mallowの長さは何ですか？
150-400 cm
Island Mallowの寿命は何ですか？
10-25 年
Island Mallowは何を食べますか？
This plant utilizes photosynthesis to generate energy from sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water.
Island Mallowは通常どこに生息していますか？
Found on coastal bluffs, wind-swept cliffs, and sandy canyon slopes of the California Channel Islands.
Island Mallowの抱卵期間は何ですか？
14-30 日
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