Douglas' stitchwort facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Douglas' stitchwort |
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Minuartia
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douglasii
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Arenaria douglasii |
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Minuartia douglasii, also known as Douglas' stitchwort, is a small flowering plant. It belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family, which includes many types of carnations. This plant grows naturally in California, southern Oregon, and parts of Arizona. You can often find it in dry areas like chaparral and oak woodlands.
About Douglas' Stitchwort
Douglas' stitchwort is an annual herb. This means it grows from a seed, flowers, produces new seeds, and then dies all within one year. It's a quick-growing plant that helps fill its habitat with life each spring.
What Does it Look Like?
This plant is quite small. It usually grows up to 30 centimeters (about 12 inches) tall. That's roughly the length of a school ruler!
Stems and Leaves
Douglas' stitchwort has a thin stem that can be green or a bit purplish. Sometimes, it has small, thin branches. Its leaves are very narrow, like threads, and can curl a little. They might be up to 4 centimeters long, but they are less than a millimeter wide.
Flowers
The flowers of Douglas' stitchwort are tiny and white. Each flower has five petals, and each petal is only a few millimeters long. Below the petals are smaller, ribbed parts called sepals, which protect the flower bud.
