Tenerife Daisy
探検植物
Tenerife Daisy
argyranthemum tenerifae
The Tenerife Daisy (Argyranthemum tenerifae) is a hardy, captivating perennial subshrub endemic to the subalpine zones of Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Thriving in the high-altitude, barren volcanic landscapes surrounding Mount Teide, this resilient plant brings vibrant life to an otherwise lunar environment. With its sprawling cushion-like growth and abundant white-and-yellow blooms, it serves as a critical pioneer species that anchors shifting volcanic soils and supports local insect populations. Historically, this species has fascinated botanists due to its extraordinary ability to withstand extreme temperature fluctuations, high solar radiation, and prolonged droughts. It stands as a symbol of evolutionary adaptation, demonstrating how members of the Asteraceae family can diversify and colonize extreme island niches. For nature enthusiasts visiting the Canary Islands, encountering a patch of these delicate daisies blooming amid the dark volcanic gravel of Teide National Park is an unforgettable highlight.
生息地: Found in high-altitude volcanic scrub, rocky crevices, and pumice plains of the subalpine zone on Mount Teide.
外見
This species forms dense, rounded, woody-based cushions reaching 10 to 50 centimeters in height. Its highly divided, slightly succulent leaves have a distinctive grayish-green or glaucous hue, covered in tiny hairs that give them a silvery sheen. The flowers are classic daisy-like capitula, featuring a central disc of bright golden-yellow florets surrounded by a ring of pure white ray petals, creating a stark, beautiful contrast against the dark volcanic soil.
界Plantae門Tracheophyta綱Magnoliopsida目Asterales科Asteraceae属Argyranthemum
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
Extreme Survivor: It is one of the few vascular plant species capable of thriving at elevations above 3,000 meters on the harsh slopes of Mount Teide.
Natural Sunscreen: The distinct silver-grey sheen of its foliage acts as a natural sunblock, helping the plant handle extreme subalpine UV rays.
Pioneer Plant: By colonizing bare volcanic ash and pumice, it helps build organic matter, paving the way for other high-altitude flora to establish.
特殊能力
能力
Subalpine Cushioning
Grows in a compact, rounded dome structure that traps a microclimate of warmer air and moisture, shielding the plant from harsh alpine winds.
能力
UV Reflection
The silvery, fine-haired coating on its fleshy leaves reflects intense high-elevation solar radiation and minimizes water loss through transpiration.
能力
Volcanic Anchorage
An extensive, deep root system penetrates loose gravel and ash, securing the plant against soil erosion and accessing deep water reserves.
サイズと詳細
- 長さ
- 10-50 cm
- 体重
- 0.2-2 kg
- 寿命
- 5-15 年
食性と食事
This plant produces its own energy through photosynthesis, utilizing sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to synthesize essential carbohydrates.
主な食物
- Sunlight
- Carbon dioxide
- Water
- Soil nutrients
採餌方法
- Photosynthesis
生態系とのつながり
mutualism
Canary Island Bumblebee
Bombus canariensis
Serves as a primary food and nectar source for this endemic bumblebee, aiding in cross-pollination.
eaten by
Teide Wall Lizard
Gallotia galloti
The lizard occasionally consumes fallen petals and small insects attracted to the daisy's flowers.
特徴
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別名
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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
Tenerife Daisyを見分けるには？
Tenerife Daisy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。
Tenerife Daisyの長さは何ですか？
10-50 cm
Tenerife Daisyの体重は何ですか？
0.2-2 kg
Tenerife Daisyの寿命は何ですか？
5-15 年
Tenerife Daisyは何を食べますか？
This plant produces its own energy through photosynthesis, utilizing sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to synthesize essential carbohydrates.
Tenerife Daisyは通常どこに生息していますか？
Found in high-altitude volcanic scrub, rocky crevices, and pumice plains of the subalpine zone on Mount Teide.
Tenerife Daisyはどのように狩りをしますか？
Photosynthesis
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