Starlet spineflower facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Starlet spineflower |
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Chorizanthe
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stellulata
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Chorizanthe stellulata is a cool little plant. Its common name is the starlet spineflower. It is a type of flowering plant. It belongs to the buckwheat family.
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What is the Starlet Spineflower?
The starlet spineflower is a special plant. It is found only in California. This means it is endemic to California. It grows in dry, open areas. You can find it in low mountains and foothills. These areas are in the central part of the state. An example is the Sierra Nevada foothills.
What Does it Look Like?
This plant stands up straight. It can grow up to 30 centimeters tall. That's about the length of a ruler!
Leaves and Stems
The leaves of the starlet spineflower are mostly at the bottom of the plant. There is also a ring of leaves. This ring grows around the middle of its stem.
Flowers and Bracts
The flowers grow in a tight bunch. This bunch is called an inflorescence. Each tiny flower is about 4 or 5 millimeters long. They can be white or pink.
Around each flower are special leaves. These are called bracts. The bracts are white and have tiny hairs. They also have bristly tips. These tips are shaped like hooks.
