Scouler's popcornflower facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Scouler's popcornflower |
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Plagiobothrys
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scouleri
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Plagiobothrys scouleri is a common flowering plant. It is also known as Scouler's popcornflower or white forget-me-not. This plant belongs to the borage family. You can find it growing naturally across North America. It lives from Alaska down through southern Canada and much of the western and central United States. Sometimes, it can even be found in the United Kingdom, but it was brought there by people.
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What is Scouler's Popcornflower?
Scouler's popcornflower is a small plant that grows for only one year. This means it sprouts, grows, flowers, and makes seeds all in a single season. It often likes to grow in places where the ground is wet.
How it Looks
This plant is an annual herb. It can grow either flat along the ground or stand up straight. It usually reaches about 20 centimeters (about 8 inches) in length.
Leaves and Stems
The leaves of the popcornflower are long and thin. They also feel a bit hairy when you touch them.
Flowers and Blooms
The flowers grow in a group called an inflorescence. Each flower is very tiny, only about 2 to 4 millimeters wide. They have five small lobes, or parts, that look like petals. The flowers are usually white. In the very center of each flower, you can often see small yellow parts.
Where Scouler's Popcornflower Lives
This plant is native to a large part of North America. It grows in many different areas.
North American Homes
You can find Scouler's popcornflower in Alaska. It also grows across southern Canada. In the United States, it is common in the western and central parts of the country. This includes states like Colorado.
Beyond North America
Sometimes, this plant is found in the United Kingdom. However, it is not native there. It was introduced to the UK by people, meaning it was brought over from its natural home.
