Hemerocallis minor facts for kids
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The Hemerocallis minor, also known as the dwarf daylily, grassleaf lily, or small daylily, is a beautiful plant. It gets its name "daylily" because its flowers usually last for only one day. This plant is a type of lily that grows to about 0.5 meters (about 1.6 feet) tall. It has bright yellow flowers that do not have a scent.
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Where the Dwarf Daylily Lives
This special plant is originally from northern Asia. You can find it growing naturally in places like Siberia, Mongolia, China, and Korea. It thrives in these areas, adding a splash of yellow to the landscape.
How the Dwarf Daylily Grows and Reproduces
Plant Features
The dwarf daylily has wide, yellow flowers. Unlike many flowers, these do not have a strong smell. The plant itself is not very tall, reaching only about half a meter high.
Reproduction and Pollination
The Hemerocallis minor is a plant that has both male and female parts in the same flower. This means it can produce seeds on its own. Tiny insects, like busy honey bees, help the plant reproduce. They carry pollen from one flower to another, which helps new seeds form.
The plant makes its seeds inside small cases called capsules. These capsules protect the seeds until they are ready to grow into new plants.
How New Plants Start
There are two main ways new dwarf daylily plants can begin to grow:
- From seeds: The plant produces seeds in capsules. These seeds can be planted to grow new daylilies.
- By dividing clumps: Gardeners can also split a large group of daylily plants into smaller sections. Each section can then be planted to grow a new, healthy plant.
Uses of the Dwarf Daylily
In China, the bright yellow flowers of the dwarf daylily are not just pretty to look at. They are also used as a traditional food. People eat the flowers as part of their meals.
See also
In Spanish: Hemerocallis minor para niños
