Rothrock's fiddleleaf facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rothrock's fiddleleaf |
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Scientific classification | |
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Nama
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Species: |
rothrockii
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The Nama rothrockii is a type of flowering plant. It is often called Rothrock's fiddleleaf. This plant belongs to the borage family. You can find it growing naturally in the mountains and high flat areas of eastern California. This includes places like the southern Sierra Nevada. It also grows in western Nevada and Arizona. Rothrock's fiddleleaf likes to live in many different kinds of natural environments there.
What Does Rothrock's Fiddleleaf Look Like?
Rothrock's fiddleleaf is a plant that lives for many years. It grows from underground stems called rhizomes. These rhizomes help the plant spread out. Its stems can stand up straight or spread along the ground. They can grow up to about 30 centimeters (about 12 inches) long.
Plant Texture and Leaves
This plant often grows in groups, forming clumpy patches. It feels hairy or bristly to the touch. It is also glandular, which means it might feel a bit sticky. The leaves are green and shaped like a spear or a narrow oval. They are usually 2 to 6 centimeters (about 1 to 2.5 inches) long. The edges of the leaves have small, regular teeth.
Flowers of Rothrock's Fiddleleaf
The flowers grow in a cluster that looks a bit like a round head. Each flower cluster has many small, hairy parts called sepals. These sepals protect the flower bud. Each flower is shaped like a funnel. It is about 1.5 centimeters (about 0.6 inches) long. The wide part of the flower is about 1 centimeter (about 0.4 inches) across. You can see these flowers in shades of pink, light to dark purple, or even pale blue.