Singlewhorl burrobrush facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Singlewhorl burrobrush |
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| Winged fruits | |
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Ambrosia
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monogyra
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Hymenoclea monogyra Torr. & A.Gray ex A.Gray |
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The singlewhorl burrobrush (Ambrosia monogyra) is a plant found in North America. It belongs to the sunflower family, just like the big, bright sunflowers you might know!
Where It Grows
The singlewhorl burrobrush grows naturally in the southwestern United States. You can find it in states like California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. It also grows in northern Mexico, including areas like Baja California and Sonora.
This plant likes to live in certain places. It grows in the California chaparral and woodlands, which are areas with shrubs and small trees. You can also spot it in dry, desert areas, often near sandy streambeds called washes or in small valleys called ravines.
What It Looks Like
The singlewhorl burrobrush is a type of shrub. It can grow quite tall, sometimes reaching up to 400 centimeters (about 13 feet)!
Its leaves are very thin, almost like threads. Some leaves might even be split into smaller, thread-like parts.
Flowers and Fruit
The plant has two kinds of flowers. The male flowers have white, see-through petals. The female flowers are round and grow into the plant's fruit.
The fruit of the singlewhorl burrobrush is called an achene. It has a special design: a single ring of several papery wings. These wings help the fruit fly away in the wind, spreading the seeds to new places.
