Woodland monolopia facts for kids
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M. gracilens
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Monolopia gracilens is a type of flowering plant. It belongs to the daisy family. People often call it the woodland monolopia.
This plant is special because it is endemic to California. This means it only grows naturally in California. You can find it in the mountains of the San Francisco Bay Area and areas just south of there.
Woodland Monolopia: A California Wildflower
The woodland monolopia is an annual herb. This means it lives for only about one year. It grows a thin, branching stem. This stem can reach up to about 80 centimeters (about 31 inches) tall. The plant often feels a bit fuzzy or woolly.
Where It Grows
This plant likes to grow in several different places. You can find it in grasslands, chaparral (a type of shrubland), and woodlands. It often grows in special soils called serpentine soils. These soils have unique minerals that some plants, like the woodland monolopia, are adapted to.
What It Looks Like
At the ends of its branches, the woodland monolopia has small, round flower heads. These flower heads look like tiny suns. They have golden 'petals' around the outside. These 'petals' are called ray florets and can be up to a centimeter long. In the center of the flower head, there are many tiny disc florets.
After the flower blooms, it produces a small fruit. This fruit is called an achene. It is very tiny, only about 2 millimeters long.
