Mojave popcornflower facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mojave popcornflower |
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Plagiobothrys
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jonesii
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Plagiobothrys jonesii is a small flowering plant. It is often called the Mojave popcornflower because its tiny white flowers look a bit like popcorn. This plant belongs to the borage family.
You can find the Mojave popcornflower growing naturally in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It likes to live in desert areas, including mountains and flatlands. It often grows among other desert plants in scrub and woodland habitats.
What Does Mojave Popcornflower Look Like?
The Mojave popcornflower is an annual herb. This means it grows from a seed, flowers, produces new seeds, and then dies all within one year. It usually grows straight up, reaching a height of about 40 centimeters (about 16 inches).
Plant Features
The plant feels a bit rough and bristly. This is because it is covered in stiff, sharp hairs. Its leaves grow one after another along the stem, not opposite each other. These leaves can be up to 10 centimeters (about 4 inches) long.
Flowers and Fruit
The flowers of the Mojave popcornflower are very small. They are white and grow in clusters. Each tiny flower is only 1 to 3 millimeters wide. After the flowers bloom, the plant produces small fruits. These fruits are called nutlets and are a bit bumpy. They usually grow in groups of three or four.
