Fringed spineflower facts for kids
Chorizanthe fimbriata, also known as the fringed spineflower, is a type of plant that lives for only one year. It belongs to the Polygonaceae family, which includes buckwheats. This plant is part of the Chorizanthe group, often called spineflowers. You can find it growing naturally in southern California and northern Baja California.
Quick facts for kids Fringed spineflower |
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Chorizanthe
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fimbriata
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Where the Fringed Spineflower Grows
The fringed spineflower is special because it only grows in certain areas. It is found only in the San Jacinto Mountains and the Peninsular Ranges. These areas are located in Southern California and Baja California.
Preferred Habitats
This plant likes to grow in specific natural environments. You can find it in coastal sage areas. It also thrives in mountain chaparral and woodlands. It typically grows at elevations below 1,600 meters (about 5,250 feet).
What the Fringed Spineflower Looks Like
The Chorizanthe fimbriata plant is quite low to the ground. It usually grows between 10 and 50 centimeters (4 to 20 inches) tall. It can spread out quite a bit, covering an area from 1 to 3.5 meters (3 to 11.5 feet) wide.
Its Unique Flowers
This plant has small, pretty flowers. They are shaped like stars and have five lobes, or sections. The flowers are a reddish-purple color with yellow tubes in the center.
Different Types of Fringed Spineflower
There are two main types, or varieties, of the fringed spineflower. They are very similar but have slight differences.
- Chorizanthe fimbriata var. fimbriata
- Chorizanthe fimbriata var. laciniata
See also
In Spanish: Chorizanthe fimbriata para niños
