Anacyclus radiatus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Anacyclus radiatus |
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Anacyclus
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radiatus
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Anacyclus radiatus is a type of flowering plant that lives for one year. It belongs to the Asteraceae family, which is also known as the daisy family. This plant is originally from the western part of the Mediterranean Basin, a region around the Mediterranean Sea.
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About Anacyclus radiatus
Anacyclus radiatus is an annual herb. This means it grows from a seed, flowers, produces new seeds, and then dies all within one year. It has a self-supporting growth form, which means it grows upright on its own without needing other plants or structures to lean on.
How Tall Does It Grow?
These plants can grow up to 40 centimeters tall. That's about the length of a standard ruler and a half!
Who Visits Its Flowers?
The flowers of Anacyclus radiatus are quite popular with different insects. Some of the visitors include types of flies like Siphona and drone flies, as well as Tachina flies. A specific type of butterfly called Cyclyrius webbianus also likes to visit these flowers. These insects help the plant by carrying pollen from one flower to another.
Where Else Can It Be Found?
While Anacyclus radiatus is native to the western Mediterranean, it has also been introduced to other parts of the world. This means people have brought the plant to new places where it wasn't originally found. You can now find it in the Eastern Mediterranean region and on the island of Java, which is part of Indonesia.
See also
In Spanish: Anacyclus radiatus para niños
