Douglas' mesamint facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Douglas' mesamint |
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Pogogyne
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douglasii
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Pogogyne douglasii is a unique flowering plant. It belongs to the mint family. People often call it Douglas' mesamint or Douglas' beardstyle. This plant is special because it only grows in one place. It is found only in central California.
This interesting plant lives in specific places. It likes vernal pools. These are temporary pools of water that form in spring. It also grows in grassy areas. You can find it in the California Coast Ranges, the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, and the Central Valley.
What is Douglas' Mesamint?
Pogogyne douglasii is an herb. This means it is a plant without a woody stem. It is also an annual plant. This means it grows from a seed, flowers, produces new seeds, and then dies all in one year. It has a nice smell, like many mint plants.
How Tall Does It Grow?
This plant has a strong, straight stem. It can grow up to about 40 centimeters tall. That's about the length of a school ruler and a half!
What Do Its Flowers Look Like?
The flowers of Pogogyne douglasii grow in a cluster. This cluster looks a bit like a head. Each flower has long, pointed parts called sepals. These sepals are covered with long, white hairs.
The flowers themselves are shaped like tubes. They are about 1 to 2 centimeters long. Most of them are pinkish-purple. The inside of the flower, called the throat, is white. It often has purple spots and sometimes yellow spots too.
