Calandrinia ciliata facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Calandrinia ciliata |
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Calandrinia
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ciliata
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Calandrinia ciliata is a type of flowering plant. People often call it fringed redmaids or red-maids. It used to be in the purslane family. Now, scientists place it in the Montiaceae family.
This plant grows naturally in western North America. You can find it from British Columbia down to New Mexico. It is very common in these areas. It also grows in parts of Central and South America.
What Does Fringed Redmaids Look Like?
Calandrinia ciliata is an annual plant. This means it lives for only one growing season. Its size can be very different. Some plants are just a small patch a few centimeters wide. Others can stand tall, up to 40 cm (16 in) high.
Leaves and Flowers
The leaves of this plant are long and narrow. They can be 1 to 10 cm (0.39 to 3.94 in) long. They feel a bit juicy, like a succulent plant.
The flowers grow in a cluster called an inflorescence. This cluster is shaped like a raceme. Each flower sits on a short stalk called a pedicel.
Each flower usually has five petals. These petals are a pretty deep pink or red color. They can be up to 1.4 cm (0.55 in) long. At the bottom of the flower, under the petals, are two small leaf-like parts called sepals.
Where Does it Grow Best?
This plant is very tough. It can grow well in many different places. It can handle many types of weather and environments. If it grows somewhere it is not native, it might be seen as a small weed.
See also
In Spanish: Calandrinia ciliata para niños
