Stoutstem threadplant facts for kids
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Nemacladus
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N. rigidus
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The stoutstem threadplant (scientific name: Nemacladus rigidus) is a small flowering plant. It belongs to the bellflower family. This plant is known for its delicate look.
It grows naturally in the Great Basin area of the United States. You can often find it in open spaces. It likes to grow on bare soil.
What Does the Stoutstem Threadplant Look Like?
The stoutstem threadplant is an annual plant. This means it completes its whole life cycle in one year. It grows from a seed, flowers, produces seeds, and then dies.
It is a very small plant. Its thin, purplish stem spreads out. The stem usually grows no longer than 9 centimeters (about 3.5 inches).
Leaves and Flowers
The plant has small, oval-shaped leaves. These leaves are found at the base of the plant. Each leaf is about 1 centimeter (less than half an inch) long.
The flowers grow on zigzagging branches. These branches have thin, curving stalks called pedicels. Each pedicel has a tiny leaf-like part called a bract at its base.
The flowers themselves are very tiny. They are less than 2 millimeters long. Each flower has five small parts called lobes. These lobes are usually white or have a purple tint. They often have red veins.
Where Does the Stoutstem Threadplant Live?
This plant is native to the Great Basin. This large dry region covers parts of several U.S. states. These include Nevada, Utah, California, Oregon, and Idaho.
The stoutstem threadplant prefers open areas. It often grows in places where the soil is bare. This shows it can survive in tough conditions.
