Dwarf desert peony facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dwarf desert peony |
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Mutisioideae
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Nassauvieae
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Acourtia
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A. nana
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| Acourtia nana (A.Gray) Reveal & R.M.King
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Perezia nana A.Gray |
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Acourtia nana, also known as the desert holly or dwarf desertpeony, is a cool plant found in North America. It's a type of perennial plant, which means it lives for more than two years. This plant belongs to the sunflower family, just like sunflowers and daisies! You can find it growing in the Sonoran Desert and Chihuahuan Desert.
Where Acourtia nana Lives
This special plant grows in the dry, hot regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. In the U.S., you can find it in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. South of the border, it grows in Mexican states like Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, Sonora, and Zacatecas. These areas are known for their deserts.
Desert Homes
The Sonoran Desert and Chihuahuan Desert are unique places. They have very little rain and get super hot. Plants like the desert holly are amazing because they can survive in these tough conditions. They are adapted to live where water is scarce.
What Desert Holly Looks Like
The desert holly is a small plant. It gets its name "dwarf desertpeony" because it's not very tall. It's also called "desert holly" because its leaves might look a bit like holly leaves. However, it's not a true holly plant.
Its Beautiful Flowers
The flowers of Acourtia nana are not seen very often. But when they do bloom, they have a lovely smell. People say they smell a lot like jasmine or violets. Imagine a sweet, delicate scent in the middle of the desert! These flowers are a rare treat to find.
