Rosy owl's-clover facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rosy owl's-clover |
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Orobanchaceae
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Orthocarpus
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O. bracteosus
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Orthocarpus bracteosus is a type of flowering plant. It is part of the broomrape family. People often call it the rosy owl's-clover because of its pretty pink flowers. This plant grows naturally in western North America. You can find it from British Columbia in Canada all the way down to northern California in the United States. It likes to grow in wet, mountain areas, like grassy meadows.
What the Rosy Owl's-Clover Looks Like
The rosy owl's-clover is an annual plant. This means it grows, flowers, and dies within one year. It has a thin stem that can grow up to about 40 centimetres (16 in) tall. The stem is often purple-green and has small hairs and glands on it.
Leaves and Flowers
The leaves of this plant are narrow. They can be up to 3.5 centimetres (1+1⁄2 in) long. The leaves higher up on the stem are usually divided into three deep parts.
The flowers grow in a tight cluster called an inflorescence. This cluster looks like a spike. Each flower is bright pink, but some can be white. They are about 2 centimetres (4⁄5 in) long. The flowers have a unique shape. They are club-shaped with a small pouch at the bottom. The top part of the flower is narrow and looks like a hook.
Seeds and Fruit
After the flowers bloom, the plant produces fruit. The fruit is an oval-shaped capsule. It is about one-half centimetre (1⁄5 in) long. Inside this capsule, there are several small seeds.
