Chorisiva facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Copperweed |
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Chorisiva
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C. nevadensis
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Chorisiva is a small group of plants in the sunflower family. This family is one of the largest plant families in the world. It includes many well-known plants like sunflowers, daisies, and dandelions.
There is only one known species in the Chorisiva group. It is called Chorisiva nevadensis. This plant is native to the western United States. You can find it growing in Nevada and in eastern California. Specifically, it grows in Inyo and Mono Counties in California.
What is Copperweed?
Chorisiva nevadensis is commonly known as Copperweed. It gets this name because of the reddish or coppery color its leaves can sometimes turn. This happens especially as the plant matures or when it grows in certain soil types.
Where Copperweed Grows
Copperweed prefers dry, open areas. It often grows in desert or semi-desert environments. You might find it in sandy or rocky soils. It is well-adapted to the harsh conditions of the Great Basin region. This region covers parts of Nevada and eastern California.
Plant Appearance
Copperweed is a small, herbaceous plant. This means it has soft stems, not woody ones like a tree. It usually grows to be about 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 centimeters) tall. The plant has narrow, green leaves. These leaves can sometimes have a slightly hairy texture.
Its flowers are small and yellowish. They are typical of the sunflower family. The flowers grow in clusters at the top of the stems. They bloom during the summer months. These flowers attract small insects, like bees, which help pollinate the plant.
See also
In Spanish: Chorisiva para niños
