Rio Grande palafox facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rio Grande palafox |
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P. riograndensis
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The Palafoxia riograndensis, often called the Rio Grande palafox or Rio Grande Spanish needles, is a special plant. It grows naturally in Texas in the United States, and in the Mexican states of Chihuahua and Coahuila.
This plant gets its name from the famous Rio Grande river. This river acts as a natural border between Texas and Mexico. The Rio Grande palafox likes to grow in sandy or silty soil. You can find it in areas that are about 50 to 200 meters (around 164 to 656 feet) above sea level.
All About the Rio Grande Palafox
What Does It Look Like?
The Rio Grande palafox is an annual herb. This means it grows from a seed, flowers, makes new seeds, and then dies, all within one year. It can grow up to 60 centimeters (about 2 feet) tall.
Its flowers are quite interesting. The plant's flowering heads do not have any "ray flowers." These are the petal-like parts you see on a daisy. Instead, it has 8 to 25 "disc flowers." These disc flowers can be pink, purple, or white.
