Pink spineflower facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pink spineflower |
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Chorizanthe
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membranacea
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The Chorizanthe membranacea is a type of flowering plant. It is also known as the pink spineflower. This plant belongs to the buckwheat family. You can find it growing naturally in Oregon and California. It is quite common in many places there. The pink spineflower can live in many different kinds of environments.
The Pink Spineflower: What Is It?
This plant is a type of herb. It grows straight up and can reach about 3 feet (1 meter) tall. The plant often feels fuzzy or "woolly" to the touch. Many parts of the pink spineflower can have a light pink color.
Its Leaves and Stem
The leaves of this plant are usually long and narrow, like a line. You might see them growing along the main stem. They also grow from the base of the plant. The longest leaves can be up to 2 inches (5 centimeters) long.
Its Special Flowers
The flowers of the pink spineflower grow in a tight bunch. This cluster of flowers is called an inflorescence. Each tiny flower is surrounded by six special leaf-like parts called bracts. These bracts are usually white or pink. They also have small, hooked tips.
The actual flower is very small, only a few millimeters long. It can be white or pink and is quite fuzzy. Sometimes, you can find smaller flower clusters. These grow where the leaves meet the stem.
How to Spot It
It is fairly easy to tell the pink spineflower apart from other similar plants. Look for its many leaves and how tall and straight it grows. Also, notice how its bracts are joined together. They form a continuous shape around the flowers.
