King of the meadow facts for kids
Quick facts for kids King of the meadow |
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Thalictrum
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pubescens
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Thalictrum pubescens, also known as the king of the meadow or tall meadow-rue, is a type of plant. It belongs to the buttercup family, which is scientifically called Ranunculaceae. This plant is known for its tall stems and delicate white flowers.
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What Does It Look Like?
Thalictrum pubescens is a herbaceous plant, which means it has soft, green stems instead of woody ones like trees. It can grow quite tall, often reaching heights of 1 to 2.5 meters (about 3 to 8 feet).
Stems and Leaves
Its stems are green and hollow. The leaves grow in an alternating pattern along the stem. They are also pinnately compound, which means each leaf is made up of many smaller leaflets arranged like a feather.
Flowers
The flowers of the tall meadow-rue are white. They grow in clusters at the top of the plant. You can usually see these flowers blooming during the spring and summer months.
Where Does It Grow?
This plant is native to a large area in North America.
Distribution in North America
You can find Thalictrum pubescens across most of eastern Canada and the United States. It grows in many different states and provinces, but it is not found in Florida. It often prefers moist areas like meadows, swamps, and along stream banks.
Life Cycle
Like many plants, the tall meadow-rue goes through a yearly life cycle.
Flowering and Reproduction
The white flowers that appear in spring and summer are important for the plant's reproduction. These flowers produce seeds. After the seeds mature, they can fall to the ground and grow into new plants the following year. This helps the plant spread and continue its species.
