Callisia graminea facts for kids
The grassleaf roseling (scientific name: Callisia graminea) is a pretty plant found in the southeastern United States. It's known for its delicate pink flowers and grass-like leaves.
Quick facts for kids Callisia graminea |
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Callisia
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graminea
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Meet the Grassleaf Roseling
The grassleaf roseling is a plant species that grows naturally in the southeastern parts of the United States. You can find it in states like Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland.
Where Does This Plant Grow?
This plant likes to grow in sandy soil. It often lives in places like thickets (areas with dense bushes), pine barrens (open woodlands with pine trees), and disturbed sites. Disturbed sites are areas where the ground has been moved or changed by people or nature.
What Does It Look Like?
The grassleaf roseling is a type of plant called a perennial herb. This means it's a plant that lives for more than two years. It grows in clumps and can stand upright or trail along the ground.
Its leaves are long and narrow, like blades of grass. They can grow up to about 17 millimeters (or 0.7 inches) long. Each leaf has a special part at its base called a basal sheath. This sheath wraps around the stem of the plant. The flowers of the grassleaf roseling are a lovely pink to rose color.
