Green fiddleneck facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Green fiddleneck |
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| Amsinckia vernicosa var. furcata | |
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Amsinckia
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vernicosa
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Amsinckia vernicosa, often called the green fiddleneck, is a unique wild plant. It belongs to a group of flowers known as fiddlenecks. This plant grows only in California, USA. It is not very common. You can find it in mountains, deserts, and valleys across several parts of the state.
About the Green Fiddleneck
The green fiddleneck is an annual herb. This means it grows from a seed, flowers, produces new seeds, and then dies all within one year. It is a bit like other fiddleneck plants.
What Does It Look Like?
This plant has a somewhat hairy stem. It also feels a bit waxy. The lower part of its stem can look pinkish.
The flowers grow in a special shape called a coiled inflorescence. This looks like a curled-up fiddle, which is how it gets its name "fiddleneck." The flowers are yellow or orange. They are shaped like tubes. Each flower can be up to 2 centimeters long. The widest part of the flower, called the corolla, is about 1.5 centimeters wide.
Where Does It Live?
The green fiddleneck is endemic to California. This means it naturally grows only in California and nowhere else in the world. It is not a very common plant. You can find it in different natural areas. These include mountains, deserts, and valleys. It grows in several regions of California.
