Largeflower fairybells facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Largeflower fairybells |
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Prosartes
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smithii
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Prosartes smithii is a type of flowering plant found in North America. It is commonly known as the largeflower fairybells. This plant grows naturally in western North America. You can find it from Vancouver Island in British Columbia all the way south to Monterey County in California. It loves to grow in shady forests and woodlands, including the famous redwood forests.
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What Does Largeflower Fairybells Look Like?
Plant Size and Shape
The largeflower fairybells plant is a perennial herb. This means it lives for more than two years. It grows upright and has many branches. It can reach a height of about 1 meter (3 feet).
Stems and Leaves
Its stems are narrow and feel a bit fuzzy. The leaves are wide and oval-shaped. They have pointed tips. Each leaf can be up to 12 centimeters (about 5 inches) long. Most of the leaves are smooth, with very few hairs.
Flowers and Fruit
The plant produces groups of up to seven flowers. These flowers hang downwards and can sometimes be hidden by the large leaves. Each flower is shaped like a cylinder or a bell. They have six petal-like parts called tepals. These tepals are white, sometimes with a hint of green. They can be up to 3 centimeters (about 1 inch) long. After the flowers, the plant grows a fruit. This fruit is an oval-shaped berry. It is orange or red when ripe and is just over 1 centimeter (about half an inch) long.
