Two-Flower Dwarf-Dandelion
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Two-Flower Dwarf-Dandelion
krigia biflora
The Two-Flower Dwarf-Dandelion is a charming perennial wildflower native to the woodlands and prairies of North America. Standing out with its vibrant orange-yellow petals, this plant brings a splash of warm color to grassy fields and open forest clearings in late spring. Despite its common name, it is not a true dandelion of the genus Taraxacum, but belongs to the genus Krigia, representing a unique lineage of North American composites. This resilient wildflower serves as an important early-season food source for various native bees, flies, and butterflies. Its ability to thrive in partial shade and sandy, acidic soils makes it a beloved sight for hikers and botanists exploring natural meadows.
生息地: Typically found in sandy or rocky open woodlands, oak savannas, tallgrass prairies, and forest edges.
外見
This plant is characterized by its smooth, hairless, blue-green leaves that form a tight rosette at the base. From this rosette, slender, smooth stems rise to a height of 15 to 60 cm, typically branching near the top to support two or three vibrant orange to deep golden-yellow flower heads. Each flower head is about 2 cm wide and composed entirely of ray florets with squared-off, fringed tips.
界Plantae門Tracheophyta綱Magnoliopsida目Asterales科Asteraceae属Krigia
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
Its flowers open up in response to morning sunlight and close shut on overcast days or by late afternoon.
The species name 'biflora' literally translates to 'two-flowered', referring to its common habit of producing flowers in pairs.
Unlike the invasive common dandelion, this native wildflower does not spread aggressively and fits perfectly into stable ecosystems.
特殊能力
能力
Milky Latex Defense
Exudes a bitter, white milky sap when stems are broken, deterring insect pests and herbivores from feeding on its tissues.
能力
Glaucous Coating
Features a waxy, bluish-green leaf surface that aids in moisture retention, helping the plant survive dry periods in open grasslands.
能力
Branching Floral Display
Produces multiple flowering heads per stem rather than a single flower, maximizing pollination opportunities during its bloom cycle.
サイズと詳細
- 長さ
- 15-60 cm
- 寿命
- 3-7 年
- 抱卵期間
- 14-30 日
食性と食事
As a photosynthetic autotroph, it utilizes solar energy to convert water and carbon dioxide into vital sugars.
主な食物
- Sunlight
- Water
- Carbon Dioxide
- Soil Minerals
生態系とのつながり
mutualism
Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee
Agapostemon virescens
Visits flowers for pollen and nectar, facilitating cross-pollination.
eaten by
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
Feeds on the nutrient-rich basal leaves of the plant.
mutualism
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
Visits the orange flowers for nectar, acting as an effective pollinator.
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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
Two-Flower Dwarf-Dandelionを見分けるには？
Two-Flower Dwarf-Dandelion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。
Two-Flower Dwarf-Dandelionの長さは何ですか？
15-60 cm
Two-Flower Dwarf-Dandelionの寿命は何ですか？
3-7 年
Two-Flower Dwarf-Dandelionは何を食べますか？
As a photosynthetic autotroph, it utilizes solar energy to convert water and carbon dioxide into vital sugars.
Two-Flower Dwarf-Dandelionは通常どこに生息していますか？
Typically found in sandy or rocky open woodlands, oak savannas, tallgrass prairies, and forest edges.
Two-Flower Dwarf-Dandelionの抱卵期間は何ですか？
14-30 日
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