Petradoria facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Petradoria |
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| Petradoria pumila subsp. pumila | |
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Petradoria
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pumila
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Petradoria is a special group of plants found in North America. These plants are known as subshrubs, which means they are smaller than a regular shrub but still have woody stems. They belong to a big plant family called Asteraceae, which is also known as the daisy or sunflower family.
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What is Rock Goldenrod?
The only known type of plant in the Petradoria group is called Petradoria pumila. It has a cool common name: rock goldenrod. This name fits perfectly because it often grows in rocky places and has bright yellow flowers, just like gold!
Where Does It Grow?
Rock goldenrod is native to the western United States. You can find it growing in many states, including California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, and Idaho. It loves sunny, open areas, especially those with rocky or sandy soil.
What Does It Look Like?
This plant is quite small, usually growing close to the ground. When it blooms, it produces many tiny, bright yellow flowers. These flowers often grow in clusters, making whole areas look like they are covered in a golden carpet. It's a beautiful sight to see, especially in the late summer and fall.
Different Kinds of Rock Goldenrod
Even though there's only one main species of Petradoria, there are a couple of different types within it. These are called subspecies. They are very similar but might have small differences in where they grow or how they look.
- Petradoria pumila subsp. pumila
- Petradoria pumila subsp. graminea
