Brewer's dwarf flax facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brewer's dwarf flax |
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Hesperolinon
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breweri
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Hesperolinon breweri is a special kind of flowering plant. It is also known as Brewer's dwarf flax or Brewer's western flax. This plant belongs to the flax family. It is quite rare and only grows naturally in California. You can find it in three counties around the San Francisco Bay Area.
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About Brewer's Dwarf Flax
Brewer's dwarf flax is an annual plant. This means it lives for only one year. It grows straight up from the ground. The plant usually reaches a small height. Its leaves are thin and long. They can be green or even a bit purplish in color.
Where Does It Grow?
This plant lives in places called chaparral ecosystems. These are like dry shrublands. It often grows in a special kind of soil. This soil is known as serpentine soil. This type of soil is unique to certain areas.
What Does Its Flowers Look Like?
Hesperolinon breweri produces many flowers. These flowers grow close together in dense groups. Each flower has five bright yellow petals. You might notice small glands on the sepals. These are the green parts that protect the flower bud. The flowers also have stamens that stick out. These stamens hold large, orange-yellow parts called anthers.
Why Is It Special?
This plant is considered endemic to California. This means it doesn't grow naturally anywhere else in the world. Because it is uncommon, it faces some challenges. Its natural home is threatened by new buildings and other development. Scientists are still working to find out exactly how many of these plants are left.
