Queen Of The Prairie

filipendula rubra

Queen of the Prairie (Filipendula rubra) is an exceptionally beautiful, tall perennial wildflower native to the wet meadows and fens of eastern and central North America. Renowned for its dramatic, feathery plumes of fragrant pink flowers that bloom in mid-summer, this member of the rose family (Rosaceae) adds an air of elegance to any wetland ecosystem. It is a highly valued species for native restoration projects and rain gardens, where it thrives in constantly moist, organic soils. Beyond its ornamental appeal, the Queen of the Prairie plays a critical role in supporting local biodiversity, serving as a vital pollen source for countless native bees, beetles, and butterflies. Although it has a limited and patchy natural distribution in the wild, this striking plant is a favorite among conservationists and native plant enthusiasts who appreciate its statuesque presence and ecological value.

生息地: Typically found in wet meadows, fens, swamps, and moist prairies with rich, organic soil.

外見

Queen of the Prairie is a tall, erect perennial that stands out due to its spectacular, billowy clusters of tiny, peach-pink to deep pink flowers, which resemble puffs of cotton candy. Its leaves are large, bright green, and deeply divided into seven to nine hand-like lobes, with the terminal lobe being significantly larger and more prominent. The stems are smooth and often display a reddish-brown tinge, rising high above surrounding meadow grasses to hold its elegant flower panicles aloft, typically reaching heights of up to 2.5 meters.

界Plantae門Tracheophyta綱Magnoliopsida目Rosales科Rosaceae属Filipendula

Queen Of The Prairie

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 common name, the plant is not a grass, but a member of the Rose family (Rosaceae).

The roots have been historically used in traditional Native American medicine to treat conditions such as heart trouble and joint pain.

Unlike many flowers, the blossoms of Queen of the Prairie do not produce nectar; they rely solely on pollen to attract insects.

特殊能力

It utilizes creeping underground rhizomes to form large, dense colonial clumps, which helps stabilize wet soils and exclude weeds.

The massive, fragrant flower plumes emit chemical signals that draw in large numbers of diverse native bees and beetles.

Its specialized root tissues are adapted to oxygen-depleted, waterlogged conditions, preventing root rot in swampy terrains.

サイズと詳細

長さ: 120-250 cm
寿命: 5-20 年

食性と食事

As a photoautotrophic plant, Queen of the Prairie produces its own energy using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water through the process of photosynthesis.

主な食物

Sunlight
Water
Carbon dioxide
Soil nutrients

生態系とのつながり

mutualism

American Bumblebee

Bombus pensylvanicus

The American Bumblebee feeds on the abundant pollen produced by the flowers and serves as a major pollinator.

eaten by

White-tailed Deer

Odocoileus virginianus

White-tailed Deer occasionally browse the lush foliage and young stems of the plant.

host plant

Ruby Tiger Moth

Phragmatobia fuliginosa

The larvae of the Ruby Tiger Moth feed on the leaves of this species.

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

Queen Of The Prairieを見分けるには？

Queen Of The Prairie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。

Queen Of The Prairieの長さは何ですか？

120-250 cm

Queen Of The Prairieの寿命は何ですか？

5-20 年

Queen Of The Prairieは何を食べますか？

As a photoautotrophic plant, Queen of the Prairie produces its own energy using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water through the process of photosynthesis.

Queen Of The Prairieは通常どこに生息していますか？

Typically found in wet meadows, fens, swamps, and moist prairies with rich, organic soil.