Yellow Rock Rose
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Yellow Rock Rose
cistus calycinus
The Yellow Rock Rose (Cistus calycinus, formerly known as Halimium calycinum) is an enchanting evergreen shrub native to the sunny coastlines and dry shrublands of the western Mediterranean. This resilient plant is famous for its bright yellow flowers, which resemble delicate pieces of crumpled paper and bring a vibrant splash of color to sandy, nutrient-poor landscapes. Well-adapted to harsh coastal environments, it thrives where other plants struggle, braving hot, dry summers and nutrient-poor soils with ease. As a pyrophytic species, the Yellow Rock Rose plays a vital role in ecological recovery after wildfires. Its seeds are triggered to germinate by the heat of fire, allowing it to establish quickly and stabilize the soil. Gardeners value this species for xeriscaping due to its extreme drought tolerance and cheerful, pollinator-friendly blooms.
生息地: Found in dry, sandy coastal dunes, Mediterranean pine forests, and rocky shrublands.
外見
This low-growing, highly branched shrub typically reaches heights of 30 to 100 centimeters, forming dense, sprawling mounds. It features narrow, linear green leaves with slightly rolled margins and fine, hairy textures that help the plant retain moisture in dry winds. The standout feature is its flowers, which consist of five bright yellow, delicate petals surrounding a dense dome of orange-yellow stamens. These flowers bloom in small clusters, creating a striking contrast against the dark green, resinous foliage.
界Plantae門Tracheophyta綱Magnoliopsida目Malvales科Cistaceae属Cistus
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
In coastal ecosystems, its complex, spreading root systems play a critical role in binding and stabilizing loose sand dunes.
Its leaves are covered in sticky, aromatic resins that help reduce water loss and deter grazing herbivores.
The delicate yellow petals of individual flowers often last for only a single day, dropping off by afternoon, but are quickly replaced by fresh blooms the next morning.
特殊能力
能力
Pyrophytic Resilience
Its seeds possess a hard coat that is cracked open by the intense heat of wildfires, allowing it to rapidly germinate and colonize burned areas.
能力
Drought Endurance
Utilizes narrow, wax-coated leaves with rolled edges to minimize water loss through transpiration during intense summer heat.
能力
Mycorrhizal Symbiosis
Forms mutually beneficial relationships with underground fungi, enabling efficient nutrient and water uptake from highly impoverished soils.
サイズと詳細
- 長さ
- 30-100 cm
- 寿命
- 5-15 年
食性と食事
As an autotrophic plant, the Yellow Rock Rose synthesizes its own food through photosynthesis, utilizing sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water.
主な食物
- Sunlight
- Carbon Dioxide
- Water
- Soil Minerals
採餌方法
- Photosynthesis
生態系とのつながり
mutualism
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Bees visit the bright yellow flowers to collect pollen and nectar, acting as the plant's primary pollinators.
mutualism
Sand Truffle
Terfezia arenaria
Forms a symbiotic root association with sand truffles, helping the plant absorb vital soil nutrients in exchange for carbon.
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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
Yellow Rock Roseを見分けるには？
Yellow Rock Rose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。
Yellow Rock Roseの長さは何ですか？
30-100 cm
Yellow Rock Roseの寿命は何ですか？
5-15 年
Yellow Rock Roseは何を食べますか？
As an autotrophic plant, the Yellow Rock Rose synthesizes its own food through photosynthesis, utilizing sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water.
Yellow Rock Roseは通常どこに生息していますか？
Found in dry, sandy coastal dunes, Mediterranean pine forests, and rocky shrublands.
Yellow Rock Roseはどのように狩りをしますか？
Photosynthesis
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