Adlumia fungosa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Adlumia fungosa |
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Adlumia
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fungosa
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The Allegheny vine (Adlumia fungosa) is a special climbing plant. It's also known as climbing fumitory or mountain fringe. This plant is part of the poppy family, called Papaveraceae. It's a close relative of the Fumitory genus, Fumaria.
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Discovering the Allegheny Vine
The Allegheny vine is a type of herbaceous plant. This means it's a plant with soft stems, not woody ones like a tree. It grows by creeping along the ground or climbing up other plants.
What Does the Allegheny Vine Look Like?
The Allegheny vine is a biennial plant. This means it lives for two years. It has very thin stems that like to climb. Its leaves are feathery and divided many times. They can even grab onto things to help the plant climb! The flowers are white or pinkish. They grow in big groups and bloom in the summer. This vine can grow up to twelve feet long.
Where Does This Vine Grow?
This plant loves wet, wooded slopes. It is native to North America. You can find it especially in the Allegheny Mountains area. It is considered a threatened or endangered species. This means it is rare and needs protection. It is important to help this beautiful plant survive.
What Does Its Name Mean?
The second part of its scientific name, fungosa, comes from Latin. It means 'spongy'.
