Lanceleaf Blanketflower

gaillardia aestivalis

The Lanceleaf Blanketflower is a resilient and beautiful native wildflower of the southeastern and south-central United States, belonging to the sunflower family. It brings vibrant bursts of color to dry, sandy soils where many other plants struggle to survive. This tough perennial or biennial herb plays a critical role in local ecosystems by supporting a diverse range of native pollinators. Its daisy-like flowers, which bloom throughout the hot summer months, display a stunning array of colors ranging from bright yellow and orange to deep purplish-red.

生息地: Typically found in open, dry areas with sandy soils, including pine flatwoods, sandhills, roadsides, and coastal dunes.

外見

Growing up to 60 cm tall, this plant features narrow, lance-shaped leaves that are alternately arranged along dry, hairy stems. Its solitary flower heads measure about 3 to 5 cm across, showcasing a prominent dome of dark purple or brownish-red disc florets in the center. The outer ray florets can vary, often tipped in bright yellow with purplish-pink bases, or occasionally presenting as entirely yellow or solid dark pink.

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

Lanceleaf Blanketflower

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

The name 'Blanketflower' is thought to refer to the flowers' resemblance to the brightly colored woven blankets handcrafted by Native American tribes.

This species is highly variable in appearance, with some populations having entirely yellow flowers and others displaying deep, solid reddish-purple heads.

Unlike many garden varieties of Gaillardia which are hybrids, Gaillardia aestivalis is a true native wildflower crucial for preserving regional biodiversity.

特殊能力

Developed deep taproots and narrow, hairy leaves that minimize water loss, allowing it to thrive in arid, nutrient-poor sandy soils.

Produces abundant nectar and pollen over a prolonged summer blooming period, attracting dozens of species of bees, butterflies, and beetles.

Adapted to fire-prone ecosystems like longleaf pine savannas, rapidly regenerating from its rootstock or seed bank after a burn.

サイズと詳細

長さ: 30-60 cm
寿命: 1-3 年

食性と食事

As an autotrophic plant, it produces its own food through photosynthesis, utilizing sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water while absorbing essential nutrients through its roots.

主な食物

Sunlight
Water
Carbon dioxide
Soil nutrients

生態系とのつながり

mutualism

Western Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Feeds on nectar and pollen, acting as a primary pollinator.

mutualism

American Bumblebee

Bombus pensylvanicus

Feeds on nectar and assists in cross-pollination in pine flatwood habitats.

eaten by

Gopher Tortoise

Gopherus polyphemus

Feeds on the leaves and flowers of low-growing plants in sandy habitats.

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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

Lanceleaf Blanketflowerを見分けるには？

Lanceleaf Blanketflower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。

Lanceleaf Blanketflowerの長さは何ですか？

30-60 cm

Lanceleaf Blanketflowerの寿命は何ですか？

1-3 年

Lanceleaf Blanketflowerは何を食べますか？

As an autotrophic plant, it produces its own food through photosynthesis, utilizing sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water while absorbing essential nutrients through its roots.

Lanceleaf Blanketflowerは通常どこに生息していますか？

Typically found in open, dry areas with sandy soils, including pine flatwoods, sandhills, roadsides, and coastal dunes.